Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. A sample of seniors is selected and it is found that 55% own a computer. Choose the correct statement below. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample. OOO Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. O Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample