Question

ashley is researching statistics and information about the population in the area where she plans to open a child care facility. she is analyzing ways the unique needs of the people can be best met by her services. what specific type of information is ashley studying?

Answer 1

Ashley is taking a sample of the population and using a weighted mean to identify the average of people best suited to her specific services.

Answer 2

The specific type of information that Ashley studying is Demographics .

EXPLANATION:

• Demographics refers to the study of statistical data regarding population based on various factors such as gender and race.

• As Ashley is researching statistics about the population area, the study she pursues is Demographics.

• Demographics are known as characteristics of population. Ethnicity, race, age, gender, profession, education, income, occupation and marital status, etc. are some examples used in survey of demographics.