In a study of a sample of babies born at hospitals in one? state, it was found that the average? (mean) weight at birth was 3178.63178.6 grams. Identify whether this value is a statistic or a parameter. Question content area bottom Part 1 Choose the correct answer below. A. The value is a parameter because it describes some characteristic of a population. B. The value is a parameter because it describes some characteristic of a sample. C. The value is a statistic because it describes some characteristic of a sample. D. The value is a statistic because it describes some characteristic of a population.