A sample of seniors is selected and it is found that 55% own a television. Choose the correct statement below.
A. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.
B. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.
C. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.
D. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.