The set of procedures in which the sample size and sample statistic are used to make an estimate of the corresponding population parameter is called:
A)Process inference.
B)Statistical inference.
C)Population inference.
D)Parameter inference.

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Statistical inference involves using the information obtained from a sample to make inferences or estimates about a population parameter. This can involve using sample statistics such as the mean or proportion to estimate the corresponding population parameters. Therefore, B is the best choice. The other options are not commonly used terms in statistics.

The Set of Procedures in Which the Sample Size and Sample