How Are Inferential Statistics Different from Descriptive Statistics

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Multiple Choice

How are inferential statistics different from descriptive statistics?

• A)Descriptive statistics allow one to draw inferences from the sample to a target population.
• B)Descriptive statistics verify the accuracy of the inferential statistics.
• C)Inferential statistics describe the results of a study.
• D)Inferential statistics allow one to draw inferences from the sample to a target population.

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Definitions:

Sociological Imagination

The capacity to shift from one perspective to another to understand the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences.

Beginner's Mind

An approach or mindset that is open and without preconceptions, much like that of a beginner, regardless of the individual's level of expertise.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation experienced by individuals when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and social inequities as the result of conflict between different groups.