When researchers want an explanation for the differences in data, they would use ______________.
A) descriptive statistics
B) inferential statistics
C) the correlation coefficient
D) the method of limited decisions

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Researchers would use inferential statistics to make conclusions and explanations about the differences in data. Descriptive statistics only describe the data, while the correlation coefficient measures the strength of the relationship between two variables, but does not explain differences. The method of limited decisions is not a recognized statistical method.

When Researchers Want an Explanation for the Differences in Data