In your research study, you find that a small group of students who completed a computer tutorial on problem-solving skills scored significantly higher in their college algebra class than those who did not.Thus, _____ statistics allows us to generalize these findings to other college algebra students.
A)graphical
B)inferential
C)descriptive
D)ordinate

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Inferential statistics is the branch of statistics that allows us to draw conclusions or generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. In this scenario, the researcher wants to draw a conclusion about the effect of completing a computer tutorial on problem-solving skills on college algebra students in general, which involves making inferences based on the data collected from a smaller sample of students. Therefore, inferential statistics is the most appropriate choice. The other options are not relevant to the scenario.

In Your Research Study, You Find That a Small Group