K Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. In a study of all 2165 students at a college, it is found that 45% own a vehicle. Choose the correct statement below. Parameter 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 sample. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population.