Statistical Inference

question 29

Multiple Choice

Statistical inference

• A) refers to the process of drawing inferences about the sample based on the characteristics of the population.
• B) is the same as descriptive statistics.
• C) is the process of drawing inferences about the population based on the information taken from the sample.
• D) is the same as a census.

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Definitions:

Social Identity

The aspect of a person's self-identity that comes from their understanding of belonging to certain social groups.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups.

Social Comparison

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Cautious

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