Determine whether the underlined number is a statistic or a parameter. A sample of seniors is selected and it is found that 65% own a computer. Choose the correct statement below. Parameter 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 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.