Statistical inference
A) refers to the process of drawing inferences about the sample based on the characteristics of the population
B) is the same as Data and Statistics
C) is the process of drawing inferences about the population based on the information taken from the sample
D) is the same as a census

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Statistical inference involves using information from a sample to make inferences about a larger population. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer because it accurately describes this process. Choice A is incorrect because it describes the opposite process (making inferences about the population based on the sample). Choice B is incorrect because it includes data analysis as well as statistical inference. Choice D is incorrect because a census involves collecting data from an entire population, whereas statistical inference is focused on using sample data to make inferences about a larger population.

Statistical Inference