Descriptive statistics may be BEST defined as:
A) techniques and methods used to analyze a small,specific set of data in order to draw a conclusion about a large,more general collection of data.
B) graphical and numerical methods used to describe,organize,and summarize a statistically valid conclusion.
C) graphical and numerical methods used to describe,organize,and summarize data.
D) techniques and methods used to analyze a small data set in order to describe its usefulness in making general statements about a population.

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Descriptive statistics are used to summarize and describe data, and can include graphical and numerical methods. They are not necessarily focused on making conclusions about larger populations, but rather on understanding and characterizing the specific data at hand.

Descriptive Statistics May Be BEST Defined As