This Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. A sample of seniors is selected and it is found that 35% own a computer. . .. Choose the correct statement below. O 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. Parameter because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population. O Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a population