Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics

What will be an ideal response


Descriptive statistics are procedures used to organize and describe data.
Inferential statistics are procedures used to make predictions or inferences about a
population based on a sample.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

When you conduct descriptive research, you are examining the relationship between two or more variables.

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One of the problems with conflict is that it takes energy

A) ?True B) ?False

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If a researcher wants to do a search on African American Females and

eating disorders the best thing to do would be to: A. Talk to an African American Female with an eating disorder B. Just review eating disorders, as there is probably no difference related to ethnicity. C. Take the first few articles that are found on a database search because they are more relevant to your topic D. Do an advanced search on the database to further delineate your topic.

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Delirium is characterized by:

a. Slow onset b. Confusion and emotional agitation c. Will resolve spontaneously without treatment d. Cannot be prevented in hospitalized patients

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