Discuss: Inferential Statistics (Initial posts are due Wednesday)
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Purpose:
You recently read about probability and the distribution of sample means. The purpose of this discussion is to provide you the opportunity to discuss why probability and the distribution of sample means are central to inferential statistics.
Assignment:
Prepare a discussion post by answering the following questions:
Why is it necessary to understand probability to be able to make inferences about how well a sample represents a population?
Cite one example of the use of a sample being used to represent a population for you and your fellow students.