The difference between “Inferential Statistics” and “Descriptive Statistics” is:

a. inferential statistics are used to test an explanatory or evaluative hypothesis, whereas a descriptive statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable
b. descriptive statistics are used to examine associations and patterns, whereas inferential statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable
c. inferential statistic can be used only to describe or summarize the distribution of multiple variables
d. descriptive statistics can be used only to evaluate the impact of a program on the client population


Ans: A

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