Which of the Following Best Describes the Data That Is

Short Answer

Which of the following best describes the data that is collected in a statistical study for only a portion or subset of all elements of interest? $\begin{array}{|l|l|}\hline\text { A. } & \text {A census. }\\\hline \text { B. } & \text { A parameter.} \\\hline \text { C. } &\text { A population.}\\\hline \text { D. } &\text {A sample. }\\\hline\end{array}$