Inferential statistics deal with collecting and analyzing information from samples in order to:
A) Draw conclusions, or inferences, about the larger population.
B) Prove that the sample is a perfect replica of the larger population.
C) Prove that the null hypothesis is incorrect.
D) Predict that the only differences that exist are chance differences that do not represent random sampling error.

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Inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions or make inferences about a larger population based on data collected from a sample of that population. This involves estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses to make probabilistic statements about the population.

Inferential Statistics Deal with Collecting and Analyzing Information from Samples