Discuss the Difference Between Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, and Describe

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Essay

Discuss the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics, and describe two main categories of descriptive statistics.

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Definitions:

Marine Shales

Marine shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks formed from the accumulation of silt and clay in a marine environment, known for their rich organic material content.

Turbidity Currents

An underwater current of usually rapidly moving, sediment-laden water moving down a slope, caused by the increased density due to sediments.

Bedding

Layers or beds of varying thickness and character, generally in a sediment or sedimentary rock.

Sediment Supply

The availability of sediment transported by natural processes, such as rivers, glaciers, wind, and waves, to a particular area.