Which Type of Statistical Analysis Is Used to Describe the Sample

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which type of statistical analysis is used to describe the sample data matrix in such a way as to portray the "typical" respondent and to reveal the general pattern of responses?

• A) averages and trends
• B) descriptive analysis
• C) inferential analysis
• D) associative analysis
• E) regresses data to facts

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Definitions:

Overweight Adults

Individuals aged 18 and older whose body mass index (BMI) is higher than the healthy range, often leading to increased health risks.

Proportion

A relationship between parts of a whole, often expressed as a ratio or fraction.

Reduced-Calorie Diet

A dietary plan that involves reducing calorie intake below daily requirements in order to lose weight.

Resting Metabolic Rate

The resting metabolic rate is the amount of energy expended by the body at rest, necessary for maintaining essential physiological functions.