It is generally impractical to collect data from the entire population. But often times, scientists and researchers want to estimate true population parameters. This makes __________ particularly valuable.
A) Descriptive statistics
B) Typical observations
C) Inferential statistics
D) Experimentation

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Inferential statistics are used to estimate population parameters by analyzing a sample from the population. This is more practical and cost-effective than collecting data from the entire population. Therefore, inferential statistics are particularly valuable in situations where the entire population cannot be studied.

It Is Generally Impractical to Collect Data from the Entire