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These is glossary of research key terms. This glossary is intended as an aid to
professionals and non-professionals who find the world of research
somewhat intimidating. While it is impossible to cover all the terms
that can be confusing, this document briefly defines some of the more
common terms and concepts. | |
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| Inferential statistics | 1. Statistics that allow a researcher to make inferences about whether relationships observed in a sample are likely to occur in the wider population from which that sample was drawn. Inferential statistics use logic and mathematical processes in order to test hypotheses relating to a specific population based on data gathered from a sample of the population of interest. 2. techniques designed to specify estimates and confidence in estimates, of a population based on data collected from a sample. |
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