Inferential statistics allow us to
A)infer something about the sample based on the population.
B)infer something about the population based on the sample.
C)infer that the sample is representative.
D)do all of the above

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Inferential statistics involves making conclusions about the population based on the sample data collected. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A and C are partially correct, but they only capture one aspect of inferential statistics. Option D is incorrect as it makes an overgeneralization.

Inferential Statistics Allow Us to