An example of statistical inference is _____.
A) a population mean
B) descriptive statistics
C) calculating the size of a sample
D) hypothesis testing

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Statistical inference involves making conclusions about a population based on sample data. Hypothesis testing is a common form of statistical inference where a decision is made about a population parameter based on sample statistics and the use of probability theory. Options A and C refer to specific aspects of statistics, while B refers to the presentation of data without making any conclusions about the population. Therefore, the best choice is D, hypothesis testing.

An Example of Statistical Inference Is _____