The document “American Attitudes about Genocide” provided highlights of a nationwide poll with 1000 participants. The survey, conducted by Penn Schoen Berland between June 30 and July 10, 2012, revealed that “66% of respondents believe that genocide is preventable.”

a. Is the statement in quotes an inferential or a descriptive statement? Explain your answer.

b. Based on the same information, what if the statement had been “66% of Americans believe that genocide is preventable”?