Sample and Population. Types of Data. 1. In a Harris Interactive survey of 2276 adults in the United States, it was found that 33% of those surveyed never travel using commercial airlines. the households own a computer. Identify the population and the sample. Is the value 33% a statistic or a parameter? Sample: Population: 33%: 2. Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative: a) the colors of houses on your street b) the weight gains by college students in their freshman year c) the number of cars served each hour at a drive-up window (1) the colors of M&M (red, orange, blue, green) e) rating of a movie (stars) 3. Identify whether the statement describes inferential statistics or descriptive statistics: a) The average GPA of the students in a statistics class is 2.91 points. b) It is predicted that 49% of the students enrolled in College Algebra class will pass the class. 4. Determine Whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic (and explain): a) According to the Census Bureau, the total number of housing units in the United States is 132,802,859. b) A recent California Health Interview Survey included 2799 adolescent residents of California. 0) A study was conducted of all 2223 passengers aboard the Titanic when it sank. d) The average atomic weight of all elements in the periodic table is 134.355 unied atomic mass units