The chi-square and F-distributions are used primarily to make inferences about population ____.
A)means
B)variances
C)medians
D)proportions

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The chi-square and F-distributions are primarily used for making inferences about population variances. Chi-square tests are often used for categorical data to test for independence or goodness of fit, while F-tests are used in the context of comparing variances, such as in ANOVA (Analysis of Variance).

The Chi-Square and F-Distributions Are Used Primarily to Make Inferences