Which Situation Is an Example of Using Inferential Statistics

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which situation is an example of using inferential statistics

• A) A public poll reports that 75 percent of the population supports picnics. 
• B) The government reports that it must implement a 5 percent cut in spending. 
• C) The national bank reports that consumer debt is significantly higher than last year at this time. 
• D) A teacher indicates that most students scored between 55 and 65 on the test.

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Definitions:

Implied Hypothesis

An unstated hypothesis thought to influence a situation or experiment's outcome indirectly.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect in a study, which researchers seek to test against the alternative hypothesis.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that is considered if the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating that there is a significant effect or difference.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in your study.