You asked five of your classmates about their height. On the basis of this information, you stated that the average height of all students in your university or college is 67 inches. This is an example of ?
Correct answer: B. Inferential Statistics
- A. Descriptive statistics
- B. Inferential Statistics
- C. Parameter
- D. Population
Explanation
The five classmates form a sample, and the statement extends their average height to all university or college students. Drawing a conclusion about a population from sample information is inferential statistics.
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