A Study Produces the Following Data: Mean, Median, Mode, and Range

question 7

Multiple Choice

A study produces the following data: mean, median, mode, and range. These data are considered to be ______.

• A) independent variables
• B) dependent variables
• C) inferential statistics
• D) descriptive statistics

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Definitions:

Nonpoint Source

Pollution that cannot be traced back to a single source or location, often resulting from runoff that collects pollutants from widespread areas.

Pesticides

Chemical agents used to kill or control pests that damage crops and spread diseases, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

Fertilizer Runoff

The movement of water-soluble components of fertilizer from agricultural lands to nearby water bodies, potentially causing nutrient pollution and algal blooms.

Smokestack

A large, tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke are discharged, commonly seen in industrial plants and ships.