Research by G. Visser and C. Barker in "A Geography of British Backpacker Tourists in South Africa" (Geography, Vol. 89, No. 3, pp. 226-239) reflected on the impact of British backpacker tourists visiting South Africa. A sample of British backpackers was interviewed. The information obtained from the sample was used to construct the following table for the age distribution of all British backpackers. Classify this study as descriptive or inferential, and explain your answer.
Age (yr) ______________________ Percentage
Less than 21 ................................ 9
21-25 ....................................... 46
26-30 ....................................... 27
31-35 ....................................... 10
36-40 ....................................... 4
Over 40 .................................... 4