Determine the level of measurement of the data set. Explain.
The total compensations (in millions of dollars) of the ten highest-paid CEOs at U.S. public companies are listed. (Source: 24/7 Wall St.)
280.6 66.9 42.9 36.5 34.3 31.6 31.6 28.8 26.4 25.8

Determine whether the number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. Explain your reasoning.

In a survey of 1000 household food purchasers, 24.7% say that they avoid meat, dairy, and eggs produced by animals living in confined conditions. (Source: FoodPrint)

Which part of the survey described in Exercise 3 represents the descriptive branch of statistics? Make an inference based on the results of the survey.

Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning.

The zip codes of a sample of 200 customers at a sporting goods store

Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning.

The marital statuses of the employees of a casino

Identify the population and the sample. Describe the sample data set.

A survey of 214 of the seniors graduating with a bachelor of science degree from a university found that 15% planned to obtain entry-level jobs in the health field.

Determine whether the number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. Explain your reasoning.

A survey of 919 college board members found that 89% think that their institution is a good place for members of racial and ethnic minorities. (Source: Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges)

Determine whether the number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. Explain your reasoning.

In January 2021, 54% of the governors of the 50 states in the United States were Republicans. (Source: National Governors Association)

Determine whether the number describes a population parameter or a sample statistic. Explain your reasoning.

Voter registration records show that 47% of all voters in a county are registered as Democrats.