Which of the Following Statements Correctly Contrasts Inferential Statistics and Descriptive

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly contrasts inferential statistics and descriptive statistics?

• A) Inferential statistics are used to present data and information, whereas descriptive statistics are used to develop population parameters.
• B) Inferential statistics are based on predicted data, whereas descriptive statistics are based on collected data.
• C) Inferential statistics are gathered using univariate analysis, whereas descriptive statistics are gathered using multivariate analysis.
• D) Inferential statistics are used to make predictions about phenomena, whereas descriptive statistics are used to explain characteristics of variables.

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Definitions:

African Slaves

Individuals of African descent who were forcibly brought to the Americas and subjected to lifetime servitude until the 19th century.

Chesapeake Region

An area in the United States encompassing parts of Virginia and Maryland, known for its significant historical events and contributions to American culture and economy.

Slave Society

A society where the economy and institutions are fundamentally dependent on the labor of enslaved individuals.

Mid-Eighteenth Century

A period in the 1750s, marked by significant cultural, political, and scientific developments in Europe and its colonies.