A professor computed the sample average exam score of 20 students and used it to estimate the average exam score of the 1,500 students taking the exam.This is an example of inferential statistics.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inferential statistics involves using a sample to make inferences or predictions about a larger population, which is exactly what the professor did by using the sample average to estimate the population average.

A Professor Computed the Sample Average Exam Score of 20