Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Descriptive

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of descriptive statistics?

• A) a histogram depicting the age distribution for 30 randomly selected students
• B) an estimate of the number of Alaska residents who have visited Canada
• C) a table summarizing the data collected in a sample of new-car buyers
• D) the proportion of mailed-out questionnaires that were returned

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Definitions:

Biological Explanations

Descriptions of phenomena or behaviors based on biological factors, such as genetics, biochemistry, or anatomy.

Information Processing

The way human beings take in, use, and store information.

Efficiency of Cognition

The effectiveness with which the brain processes information, often relating to speed and accuracy in cognitive tasks.

Seriation

The ability to arrange objects in order according to a particular characteristic, like size or color, a key concept in cognitive development.