The existence of inferential statistics means that…
A) one does not need to collect data from the whole population
B) sample statistics can be used to estimate population parameters
C) One can make generalizations about the population based on a sample
D) All of the above

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All of the choices are correct. Inferential statistics allows us to make educated guesses about the population based on a sample, without having to collect data from every individual in the population. Sample statistics like the mean and standard deviation can be used to estimate population parameters. And because we have a representative sample, we can make generalizations about the population with a certain degree of confidence.

The Existence of Inferential Statistics Means That…