Q 2. - Elementary Statistics

Question

Almost any inferential study involves aspects of descriptive statistics. Explain why.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

To organize any summarised information collected from a sample,  descriptive statistics are used in inferential studies.

Step 1. Given information.

The given statement in the question says that almost any inferential study involves aspects of descriptive statistics. We need to explain this statement.

Step 2. Explanation.

Before performing an inferential analysis, it is nearly always necessary to use descriptive statistics techniques to organize any summarised information collected from a sample.