Using probability sampling, Sam collected data on the number of dogs owned in each household in the Houston____________________________ area. He analyzed his data and determined that 1.3 dogs are owned in each household. He might conclude from this information that there is a probability that at least one dog is owned by every household in Texas. Sam used____________________________to draw this conclusion.
A) statistical inference
B) intuition
C) crystal ball inference
D) intention processing
E) perceptual mapping

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Statistical inference involves using data from a sample to make generalizations about a population, which is what Sam did by analyzing his data to draw conclusions about dog ownership in Texas households.

Using Probability Sampling, Sam Collected Data on the Number of Dogs