The branch of statistics from which we draw conclusions from sample data is called _________________ statistics.
A) discrete
B) sample
C) descriptive
D) inferential

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Inferential statistics allows us to make conclusions about a larger population based on a smaller sample. Descriptive statistics simply describe and summarize data, while discrete and sample statistics are not formal branches of statistics.

The Branch of Statistics from Which We Draw Conclusions from Sample