When We Want to Infer from a Sample to the Population

question 11

Multiple Choice

When we want to infer from a sample to the population, what assumption must be met?

• A)The sample is normally distributed.
• B)The sample is large.
• C)The population is normally distributed.
• D)The population is large.

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A deductive argument presented in the form of two supporting premises and a conclusion.

Deductive Argument

A claim that asserts its outcome is an inevitable result of the presented premises.

Inductive Argument

A reasoning that suggests its outcome likely results from the initial assertion.

Sound Argument

An argument that is both valid (correctly structured) and has all true premises.