Making Predictions Using Inferential Statistics

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Analyzing Differences Between Groups

T-Test

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Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Analyzing Relationships Among Variables

Making Predictions Using Inferential Statistics

Inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions and make predictions based on the descriptions of data. In this section, we explore inferential statistics by using an extended example of experimental studies. Key concepts used in our discussion are probability, populations, and sampling. To read more about inferential statistics, click on the items below:

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Making Predictions Using Inferential Statistics