Which of the Following Statements Correctly Contrasts Inferential Statistics and Descriptive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly contrasts inferential statistics and descriptive statistics?

A) Inferential statistics are used to present data and information, whereas descriptive statistics are used to develop population parameters.
B) Inferential statistics are based on predicted data, whereas descriptive statistics are based on collected data.
C) Inferential statistics are gathered using univariate analysis, whereas descriptive statistics are gathered using multivariate analysis.
D) Inferential statistics are used to make predictions about phenomena, whereas descriptive statistics are used to explain characteristics of variables.