Researchers use descriptive statistics when they want to:
A) draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are.
B) organize and summarize research data.
C) combine and analyze data from many studies.
D) assess how likely it is that a study's results occurred merely by chance.

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Descriptive statistics are used to summarize research data by organizing and presenting the data in a meaningful way. They do not involve drawing inferences about statistical significance, combining data from multiple studies, or assessing the likelihood of chance occurrences.

Researchers Use Descriptive Statistics When They Want To