In which of the following steps of the research process is probability most important?
A) developing a research hypothesis
B) collecting data
C) calculating descriptive statistics
D) calculating inferential statistics

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Probability is most important in calculating inferential statistics, which allow researchers to make conclusions and generalizations about a population based on a sample of data. Inferential statistics use probability to determine the likelihood that the findings from the sample are representative of the population as a whole.

In Which of the Following Steps of the Research Process