What do inferential statistics allow researchers to do?
A. make definitive causal statements about the relationships between variables
B. plot correlational and causal relationships across variables
C. allow a researcher to use probability theory and make inferences about the population from which the sample was taken
D. use descriptive statistics in the formation of generalizations about the population from which the sample was drawn
C. allow a researcher to use probability theory and make inferences about the population from which the sample was taken
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Scott Briar B. Jackson Toby C. Travis Hirschi D. Irving Piliavan
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a. use of drugs and alcohol b. emotional problems c. nice guy image d. female provocation
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a. motor vehicle theft b. aggravated assault c. murder d. liquor law violation