The purpose of statistical inference is to provide information about the:
A)sample based on information contained in the population
B)population based on information contained in the sample
C)population based on information contained in the population
D)mean of the sample based on the mean of the population
E)none of the above

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Statistical inference aims to make generalizations about a population based on information obtained from a sample. This process involves using sample data to estimate population parameters.

The Purpose of Statistical Inference Is to Provide Information About