Which of the following is an example of inferential statistics?
A) William uses a small sample of depressed people to predict mood changes in a large population of depressed people.
B) Charles interviews three schizophrenic patients.
C) Leslie notes the relationships between a psychology professor and the students in her class.
D) Janet gives participants a personality test both before and after they take a final exam.

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Inferential statistics involve making predictions or inferences about a larger population based on a sample of data. William's use of a small sample to predict mood changes in a larger population of depressed people is an example of inferential statistics, as it involves generalizing from the sample to the broader group.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Inferential Statistics