Mathematical Procedures Used to Assume or Understand Predictions About the Whole

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mathematical procedures used to assume or understand predictions about the whole population based on the data collected from a random sample selected from the population are called:

• A) Probability statistics
• B) Inferential statistics
• C) Descriptive statistics
• D) Experimental statistics

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Definitions:

Non-Hispanic White

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