Why might a researcher decide to use inferential statistics for data analysis? Please give an example of a research question that might be examined through inferential statistics.

What will be an ideal response?


Inferential statistics could be chosen because a researcher either wants to explore relationships, predict outcomes, or make associations between variables in the dataset. Answers for example problem statements may vary, but should be similar to this example: How will student math scores be impacted if they play computer math games in class for one hour per week?

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a. African American, Hispanic American, and poor students receive the greatest academic benefits from attending Roman Catholic schools b. Middle and upper-class white students receive the greatest academic benefits from attending Roman Catholic schools c. Roman Catholic schools and public schools provide roughly equal academic benefits to all their students d. none of the above

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