What Do Inferential Statistics Allow Researchers to Do

question 311

Multiple Choice

What do inferential statistics allow researchers to do?

• A) Determine whether their findings can be applied to everyone in the population.
• B) Describe the patterns in the data.
• C) Determine how consistent each participant's score was relative to the group.
• D) Estimate whether the sample is representative of the population.

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Definitions:

Comparison Other

An individual or group used as a reference point for evaluation, often influencing self-perception and behavior.

Inequity

The perceived unfairness or imbalance in the distribution or treatment in social exchanges, leading to dissatisfaction and tension.

Outcomes

The results or effects that are a consequence of specific actions, processes, or behaviors.

Thistle Tube

A laboratory equipment used primarily in filtration and gas collection, featuring a funnel-like top and a long, narrow stem.