All the data collected in a particular study are referred to as the
A)census
B)inference
C)variable
D)data set

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A data set is a collection of all the data collected in a particular study, whereas a census refers specifically to collecting data from every member of a population. Inference refers to drawing conclusions or making predictions based on the data collected, and a variable is a specific factor being measured in the study. Therefore, the best choice is D - data set.

All the Data Collected in a Particular Study Are Referred