The process of drawing conclusions about unknown characteristics of a population based on sample data is called ________.
A)predictive statistics
B)statistical inference
C)descriptive statistics
D)information gathering

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Statistical inference involves using sample data to make conclusions about a larger population. Predictive statistics involve making predictions about future events based on data, while descriptive statistics involve summarizing and describing data. Information gathering is a general term for the process of collecting data.

The Process of Drawing Conclusions About Unknown Characteristics of a Population