Suppose a survey of 954 homeowners found that more than 24​% bought flood insurance. Which part of the survey represents the descriptive branch of​ statistics? Make an inference based on the results of the survey.

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Suppose a survey of
954
homeowners
found that more than
24​%
bought
flood insurance.
Which part of the survey represents the descriptive branch of​ statistics? Make an inference based on the results of the survey.
 
 
 
Choose the best statement of the descriptive statistic in the problem.
 
 
A.
Most
homeowners
do not buy
flood insurance.
 
B.
954
homeowners
were surveyed.
 
C.
24​%
of
homeowners
in the sample bought
flood insurance.
 
D.
There is no association between
homeowners
and buying
flood insurance.
 
 
Choose the best inference from the given information.
 
 
A.
954
homeowners
were surveyed.
 
B.
24​%
of
homeowners
in the sample bought
flood insurance.
 
C.
Most
homeowners
do not buy
flood insurance.
 
D.
There is no association between
homeowners
and buying
flood insurance.
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