Explain the Purpose of Inferential Statistics and How Samples and Populations

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Essay

Explain the purpose of inferential statistics and how samples and populations are utilized to fulfill this purpose; and explain how a sample is chosen,and why it is chosen in this manner.

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Definitions:

Operational Definition

A clear, precise definition of a term in a study, based on the specific operations or procedures used to determine its presence.

Observed And Measured

The process of collecting data through direct observation and quantification of phenomena or behaviors.

Research Methods

The techniques and procedures used to conduct scientific studies and gather empirical data.

Non-scientific Language

Language that is not based on scientific evidence or principles, often found in everyday communication rather than in scientific discourse.