Inferential statistics are:
A) statistical procedures that allow researchers to draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are.
B) statistical procedures that organize and summarize research data.
C) averages that are calculated by adding up a set of quantities and multiplying the sum by the total number of quantities in the set.
D) A set of techniques for combining data from a number of related studies to determine the explanatory strength of a particular independent variable.

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Inferential statistics are statistical procedures that allow researchers to draw inferences about how statistically meaningful a study's results are. These procedures help researchers determine whether their findings are due to chance or whether they can be generalized to a larger population.

Inferential Statistics Are