Statistical inference

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The process of drawing conclusions about population parameters based on a sample taken from the population.

Example 1

Using a sample mean calculated from a random sample taken from a population to estimate the population mean is an example of statistical inference.

Example 2

Using data from a random sample taken from a population to obtain a 95% confidence interval for the population proportion is an example of statistical inference.

Alternative: inference

Curriculum achievement objectives references
Statistical investigation: Levels 6, 7, 8