The Difference Between "Inferential Statistics" and "Descriptive Statistics" Is

Multiple Choice

The difference between "Inferential Statistics" and "Descriptive Statistics" is:

A) inferential statistics are used to test an explanatory or evaluative hypothesis, whereas a descriptive statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable
B) descriptive statistics are used to examine associations and patterns, whereas inferential statistic may be used to describe or summarize the distribution of a single variable
C) inferential statistic can be used only to describe or summarize the distribution of multiple variables
D) descriptive statistics can be used only to evaluate the impact of a program on the client population