1. The subject of statistics is often divided into two parts: descriptive and inferential. Briefly describe each.
2. For the following examples, is the individual primarily using descriptive statistics or inferential statistics?
(a) A pollster asks a group of voters how they intend to vote in the upcoming election for governor.
(b) A researcher tests a new diet drug on a group of overweight individuals.
(c) A teacher organizes test grades into a distribution,from best to worst.
(d) A sports fan ranks a team's players according to their batting averages.