When data are analyzed in order to make inferences from a smaller group of data to a larger group of data we use which type of statistic?
A)inferential statistic
B)descriptive statistic
C)quantitative statistic
D)qualitative statistic

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Inferential statistics are used to make inferences or generalizations from a sample to a population, which is exactly the process described in the question.

When Data Are Analyzed in Order to Make Inferences from a Smaller