Question

multiple choice. choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. determine which branch of statistics was used to make the following statement. in 2025, the world population is predicted to be 8 billion people. a) inferential statistics b) descriptive statistics

Explanation:

Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics make predictions. Predicting the world population in 2025 is an example of inferential statistics as it involves making an inference about a future value based on existing data.

Answer:

A. inferential statistics