You ask five of your classmates about their height. On the basis of this information, you state that the average height of the students in the sample is 170 cm. Which of the following is this an example of?
A)Descriptive statistics.
B)Inferential statistics.
C)A census.
D)A population parameter.

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Descriptive statistics involves describing or summarizing a sample or population without making any inferences or generalizations about the larger population. In this case, calculating the average height of the five classmates is an example of a descriptive statistic.

You Ask Five of Your Classmates About Their Height