College students at 20 campuses around the country were polled to find out how many students own MP3 players.The number of MP3 owners at one campus represents a(n) _____ statistic.
A) population
B) descriptive
C) inferential
D) sample

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The number of MP3 owners at one campus represents a descriptive statistic because it describes a characteristic of a specific group (students at that campus) without making inferences about a larger population.

College Students at 20 Campuses Around the Country Were Polled