Predicting the characteristics of an entire group, after having measured a small group, is the major goal of
A) probability theory
B) descriptive statistics
C) measurement theory
D) inferential statistics

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Inferential statistics aim to draw conclusions about a population based on data obtained from a sample. This involves making predictions about the characteristics of the larger group based on the information obtained from a smaller group. Probability theory deals with the likelihood of events occurring, measurement theory is concerned with the development and evaluation of measurement instruments, and descriptive statistics summarize and describe the characteristics of a data set without making inferences about a larger group.

Predicting the Characteristics of an Entire Group, After Having Measured