A particular country has 50 total states. If the areas of 20 states are added and the sum is divided by 20, the result is 209,958 square kilometers. Determine whether this result is a statistic or a parameter. Choose the correct answer below. O A. The result is a parameter because it describes some characteristic of a population. B. The result is a statistic because it describes some characteristic of a population. C. The result is a statistic because it describes some characteristic of a sample. D. The result is a parameter because it describes some characteristic of a sample. rDetermine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. In a study of all 2612 professors at a college, it is found that 65% 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 population. Statistic because the value is a numerical measurement describing a characteristic of a sample.