What does "statistical inference" mean?

The drawing of conclusions about a population from a random sample drawn from it, or, more generally, about a random process from its observed behavior during a finite period of time.

What is a synonym for "statistical inference"?

Common synonyms include: inferences, inferential statistics, statistical hypothesis testing.

Statistical inference

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The drawing of conclusions about a population from a random sample drawn from it, or, more generally, about a random process from its observed behavior during a finite period of time. countable, uncountable

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inferences inferential statistics statistical hypothesis testing

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clinical determination eyeballing

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