Which General Category of Statistical Methods Is Intended to Answer

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which general category of statistical methods is intended to answer questions about populations by using sample data?

• A) Parameters
• B) Statistics
• C) Descriptive statistics
• D) Inferential statistics

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Definitions:

Existence

The state or fact of living, being, or having a presence.

Growth

An increase in some measured quantity, such as size, number, value, or strength.

Manifest Needs Theory

Developed by David McClelland to show that all people have needs that motivate them in life and on the job. These three needs include power needs, affiliation needs, and achievement needs.

Hierarchy of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which outlines a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.