Taking measurements on a sample and then,from the observations,inferring something about a population is known as _____:
A)random sampling
B)inferential statistics
C)descriptive statistics
D)inferential parametrics

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Inferential statistics is the process of making inferences or predictions about a population based on the observed data of a sample. Random sampling refers to the method of selecting a subset of individuals from a larger population for observation. Descriptive statistics, on the other hand, involve summarizing and describing the characteristics of a sample or population without making any inferences or predictions. Inferential parametrics is not a commonly used term in statistics.

Taking Measurements on a Sample and Then,from the Observations,inferring Something