The process of making estimates and drawing conclusions about one or more characteristics of a population through analysis of sample data drawn from the population is known as
A)inductive inference.
B)deductive inference.
C)statistical inference.
D)Bayesian inference.

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The process described is the definition of statistical inference, which involves using sample data to make estimations and draw conclusions about a larger population. Inductive inference involves reasoning from specific observations to generalizations, while deductive inference involves reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions. Bayesian inference involves updating prior beliefs or probabilities based on new information. None of these fully encompass the process described.

The Process of Making Estimates and Drawing Conclusions About One