A recent report stated ʺBased on a sample of 250 truck drivers, there is evidence to indicate that, on average, independent truck drivers earn more than company-hired truck drivers.ʺ Does this
Statement describe descriptive or inferential statistics?
A)Inferential statistics
B)Descriptive statistics

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is making an inference about the population of truck drivers based on a sample, which is the essence of inferential statistics.

A Recent Report Stated ʺBased on a Sample of 250