Question

Inferential statistics

a. are the same as descriptive statistics
b. also uses methods of descriptive statistics
c. allows one to make inferences about a population based on sample data
d. allows one to make inferences about a sample based on population data
e. b and c

Answer 1

Inferential statistics allows one to make inferences about a population based on sample data and uses methods of descriptive statistics.

Step-by-step explanation:

Inferential statistics allows one to make inferences about a population based on sample data. It uses methods of descriptive statistics to analyze and interpret data. Therefore, the correct answer is option e, which states that inferential statistics (c) also uses methods of descriptive statistics (b).