The process of using data collected from a small group to reach conclusions about a large group is called
A) statistical inference.
B) the scientific method.
C) sampling.
D) descriptive statistics.

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Statistical inference is the process of using data from a sample to draw conclusions about a larger population. It involves using statistical methods to analyze and interpret the data collected from the sample and applying those findings to the larger population. The other options, such as sampling or descriptive statistics, are a part of the process of statistical inference but do not encompass the entire process.

The Process of Using Data Collected from a Small Group