Which "branch" of statistics uses numerical observations and incorporates them into an organized and informative summary of the data?
A) inferential
B) descriptive
C) population
D) sample

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Descriptive statistics uses numerical observations to summarize and organize data. Inferential statistics, on the other hand, involves generalizing from a sample to a larger population, making inferences or predictions, and testing hypotheses. Population and sample refer to the groups being studied, rather than the methods of analysis.

Which "Branch" of Statistics Uses Numerical Observations and Incorporates Them