inferential statistics definition

inferential statistics

Mathematical methods (such as hypothesis development) that employ probability theory for deducing (inferring) the properties of a population from the analysis of the properties of a set of data (sample) drawn from it. It is concerned also with the precision and reliability of the inferences it helps draw.

inferential statistics is in the Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subject.

inferential statistics appears in the definitions of the following terms: descriptive statistics and statistics

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