Exhibit 1-1
In a recent study based upon an inspection of 200 homes in Daisy City, 120 were found to violate one or more city codes.
-Refer to Exhibit 1-1.The city manager released a statement that 60% of Daisy City's 3,000 homes are in violation of city codes.The manager's statement is an example of _____.
A) a census
B) an experiment
C) descriptive statistics
D) statistical inference

Question

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The city manager's statement is based on a sample of 200 homes, but is making an inference about the population of 3,000 homes. Therefore, it is an example of statistical inference.

Exhibit 1-1 In a Recent Study Based Upon an Inspection of 200