Question

1. which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics?

a) descriptive statistics are used to summarize data, while inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions about a population based on a sample.
b) descriptive statistics are used to draw conclusions about a population based on a sample, while inferential statistics are used to summarize data.
c) descriptive statistics involve analyzing the relationships between variables, while inferential statistics involve calculating measures of mean and variance.
d) descriptive statistics and inferential statistics refer to the same set of statistical techniques used for summarizing data.

Explanation:

Descriptive statistics summarize data from a sample or population (e.g., mean, median, mode). Inferential statistics make predictions or draw conclusions about a population based on sample data, like using sample results to estimate population parameters.

Answer:

A. Descriptive statistics are used to summarize data, while inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions about a population based on a sample.