Question

Which situation involves descriptive statistics?

A. An employer surveys a dozen employees to estimate how many employees would work on a certain holiday.

B. A recent poll shows that the president’s approval rating is at an all-time low of 40%.


C. A bowler’s scorecard shows he threw a strike on one fifth of his throws that night.

D. The sample indicates that about 5% of the cargo is damaged.

Answer 1

(c)A bowler’s scorecard shows he threw a strike on one-fifth of his throws that night. Descriptive statistics describe an event that happens over time, for example, a batting average would be a descriptive statistic or a win/loss ratio.