Which of the following statements is true?
A) Descriptive statistics never uses graphical techniques.
B)Descriptive statistics never uses numerical techniques.
C)Statistical inference is used to describe a sample of data.
D)Statistical inference is used to draw conclusions about characteristics of populations based on sample data.

Question

Which of the following statements is true? 
A) Descriptive statistics never uses graphical techniques.
B)Descriptive statistics never uses numerical techniques.
C)Statistical inference is used to describe a sample of data.
D)Statistical inference is used to draw conclusions about characteristics of populations based on sample data.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Descriptive statistics uses both graphical and numerical techniques to summarize and describe data, while statistical inference is used to make conclusions about a larger population based on a sample of data. Therefore, option D is the only statement that accurately describes the use of statistical inference in data analysis.

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