Determine whether the underlined number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. Explain your reasoning.

Sixty-five of the 94 passengers aboard an airship survived an explosion.

Question
Choose the correct statement below.

A.
The number is a population parameter because it describes the people in the airship, which is a subset of all people.

B.
The number is a sample statistic because it describes the people in the airship, which is a subset of all people.

C.
The number is a population parameter because it is a numerical description of all of the passengers that survived.

D.
The number is a sample statistic because it is a numerical description of all of the passengers that survived.