Six classmates told you their scores on the last statistics exam.Based on this information,you conclude that the average exam score for the entire class was 82.This is an example of descriptive statistics.

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This is an example of inferential statistics, as you are making a conclusion about the entire class based on a sample of six classmates. Descriptive statistics would involve summarizing the scores of the six classmates themselves, such as calculating the range, median, and standard deviation.

Six Classmates Told You Their Scores on the Last Statistics