What Type of Statistics Is Used to Organize and Describe

question 43

Multiple Choice

What type of statistics is used to organize and describe the characteristics of a collection of data?

• A)inferential
• B)descriptive
• C)ordinal
• D)nominal

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Definitions:

Dependent Children

Minors who rely on adults, usually their parents or guardians, for financial support and care.

Health Insurance

A form of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.

U.S. Population

The total number of people living in the United States, a figure that is determined through census data.

Price Elasticity

A metric revealing how demand for a good varies in response to price changes.