Which branch of statistics would buy a hundred Toyotas, drive them into the ground, record the final mileage, and then write a report for Car and Driver?
A) predictive statistics
B) descriptive statistics
C) inferential statistics
D) differential statistics

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Descriptive statistics is the branch of statistics that deals with summarizing and describing data, and in this case, recording the final mileage of the hundred Toyotas after they have been driven into the ground. The information gathered from this study can be used to provide insights to Car and Driver readers regarding the longevity of Toyota cars. This study does not involve making predictions, drawing inferences or comparing two populations, so it is not predictive, inferential, or differential statistics.

Which Branch of Statistics Would Buy a Hundred Toyotas, Drive