Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Matching List-I with List-II with explanations:

(A) The measurable characteristic of a population is called → (III) Parameter
A parameter is a numerical value describing an entire population.

(B) The measurable characteristic of a sample is called → (IV) Statistic
A statistic is a numerical value calculated from a sample, used to estimate population parameters.

(C) A smaller group of a population selected to represent a population is called → (I) Sample
A sample is a subset of a population chosen for analysis.

(D) The assumption made opposite to the null hypothesis is called → (II) Alternative hypothesis
The alternative hypothesis represents the hypothesis contrary to the null hypothesis.