Which of the following is not an element of descriptive statistical problems?
A) identification of patterns in the data
B) an inference made about the population based on the sample
C) tables, graphs, or numerical summary tools
D) the population or sample of interest

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In descriptive statistics, the focus is on summarizing and describing the characteristics of a sample or population, rather than making inferences about the population based on the sample. Making inferences about the population is part of inferential statistics. Therefore, option B is not an element of descriptive statistical problems.

Which of the Following Is Not an Element of Descriptive