The probability estimates provided by inferential statistics are only necessary when
A) the population values are unknown
B) the parameters are given
C) the population values are provided
D) none of these

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Probability estimates in inferential statistics are used to make inferences about a population based on a sample from that population. In most cases, the population values are unknown, and therefore probability estimates are necessary. If the population values were known, there would be no need for inference or probability estimates.

The Probability Estimates Provided by Inferential Statistics Are Only Necessary