Statistics involves two different processes, describing sets of data and drawing conclusions about
the sets of data on the basis of sampling.
A) True B) False
Q. 2When we take data obtained from a sample and make generalizations or predictions about the
entire population, we are utilizing inferential statistics.
A) True B) False
Q. 3In a survey of 5000 high school students, 14 of those surveyed read at least one
best-seller each month. Give an example of a descriptive statement and an inferential
statement that could be made based on this information.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 4From past figures, it is predicted that 30 of the registered voters will vote in the March
primary. Does this statement describe descriptive or inferential statistics?
A) Inferential statistics B) Descriptive statistics
Q. 5The average age of the students in a statistics class is 22 years. Does this statement describe
descriptive or inferential statistics?
A) Descriptive statistics B) Inferential statistics
Q. 6A survey of high school teenagers reported that 87 of those sampled are interested in pursuing
a college education. Does this statement describe descriptive or inferential statistics?
A) Descriptive statistics B) Inferential statistics
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