The table below shows the number of new AIDS cases in the U.S. in each of the years 1989-1994. $$\begin{array} { l l }
\hline \text { Year } & \text { New AIDS cases } \
\hline 1989 & 33,643 \
1990 & 41,761 \
1991 & 43,771 \
1992 & 45,961 \
1993 & 103,463 \
1994 & 61,301 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Classify the study as either descriptive or inferential.
A)Descriptive
B)Inferential

Question

The table below shows the number of new AIDS cases in the U.S. in each of the years 1989-1994. $$\begin{array} { l l } 
\hline \text { Year } & \text { New AIDS cases } \
\hline 1989 & 33,643 \
1990 & 41,761 \
1991 & 43,771 \
1992 & 45,961 \
1993 & 103,463 \
1994 & 61,301 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Classify the study as either descriptive or inferential. 
A)Descriptive
B)Inferential

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The study is descriptive because it presents factual information about the number of new AIDS cases in the U.S. for specific years without attempting to make inferences or predictions based on the data.

The Table Below Shows the Number of New AIDS Cases