How Are Inferential Statistics Most Often Used

question 41

Multiple Choice

How are inferential statistics most often used?

• A)to infer to the quality of data collected
• B)to organize and describe data
• C)to make inferences from the sample to the population
• D)to plot the data

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Definitions:

Archival Studies

Research involving the use of historical records and documents as primary sources of information.

Naturalistic Observations

A detailed study method where behavior is observed in natural settings without intervention or manipulation by the observer.

Case Studies

Comprehensive examinations of individual instances, locations, events, or entities to explore and analyze complex issues in detail.

Social Desirability

A bias in which respondents to a survey may answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others.