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QWhat is the difference between Descriptive and Inferential Statistics?

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  • A Descriptive statistics summarize data, while Inferential statistics make predictions based on data. ✔ ✖
  • B Descriptive statistics analyze relationships between variables, while Inferential statistics measure central tendency. ✔ ✖
  • C Descriptive statistics measure central tendency, while Inferential statistics make predictions based on data. ✔ ✖
  • D Descriptive statistics make predictions based on data, while Inferential statistics summarize data. ✔ ✖
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Descriptive statistics are used to summarize and describe the characteristics of a sample or population, such as measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation. Inferential statistics, on the other hand, are used to make predictions and draw conclusions about a population based on a sample of data.

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