The use of sampling information to draw inferences about the population is known as ………………?
A)inferential statistics
B)descriptive
C)measures of association
D)predictive analysis

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Inferential statistics involves using data from a sample to make generalizations or inferences about a larger population. This contrasts with descriptive statistics, which simply describes the data at hand without making predictions or inferences about a larger group. Measures of association and predictive analysis are specific techniques or goals within statistics but do not encompass the broad concept of using sample data to infer characteristics of a larger population.

The Use of Sampling Information to Draw Inferences About the Population