Statistical techniques that allow us to make inferences generalizing from behavior of a small group to a large group are called
A)descriptive statistics.
B)normative statistics.
C)inferential statistics.
D)random statistics.

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Inferential statistics are used to make inferences about a larger group based on data collected from a smaller group. Descriptive statistics summarize and describe data, while normative statistics refer to statistical methods used to establish norms or standards. Random statistics is not a recognized term in the context of statistics.

Statistical Techniques That Allow Us to Make Inferences Generalizing from Behavior