When using inferential statistics all of the following assumptions are accurate except:
A) the sample must be drawn from the population about which inferences are being made
B) the inferential statistics assume simple random sampling
C) as long as the sample is drawn from a population that resembles the one about which inferences are to be made, the resulting statistic has value
D) inferential statistics are addressed to sampling error only, they do not consider non-sampling errors

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Inferential statistics require that the sample be representative of the population from which it is drawn, not merely resembling another population. The accuracy of inferences depends on how well the sample reflects the actual population of interest.

When Using Inferential Statistics All of the Following Assumptions Are