The process of analyzing sample data to draw conclusions about the characteristics of a population is called _____.
A) descriptive statistics
B) statistical inference
C) data analysis
D) data summarization

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Statistical inference involves using sample data to make inferences about a larger population, which is the process described in the question. Descriptive statistics involve summarizing and describing characteristics of the sample data itself, rather than making inferences about a larger population. Data analysis and data summarization are more general terms that can refer to any process of working with data.

The Process of Analyzing Sample Data to Draw Conclusions About