The Probability Estimates Provided by Inferential Statistics Are Only Necessary

question 71

Multiple Choice

The probability estimates provided by inferential statistics are only necessary when

• A) the population values are unknown
• B) the parameters are given
• C) the population values are provided
• D) none of these

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