Indicate Whether the Following Examples Are of Descriptive Statistics or Inferential

question 27

Short Answer

Indicate whether the following examples are of descriptive statistics or inferential statistics.
a. 40% of the students in this class are male.
b. Determine if students in the Advanced Calculus Class have higher scores on the Math portion of the SAT than the average student on campus.
c. The average grade on the first statistics exam.

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Definitions:

Severe Epilepsy

A form of epilepsy characterized by frequent, severe seizures that are difficult to control with medication.

Hemispheres

Refers to either of the two symmetrical halves of the brain, each responsible for specific functions and processes.

Sensation

Sensation is the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.