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inductive statistics

[ɪnˈdʌktɪv stəˈtɪstɪks]
noun
estatística indutiva
1. The branch of statistics concerned with making generalizations or predictions about a population based on analysis of a sample drawn from it
Inductive statistics allows researchers to test hypotheses and draw conclusions about larger populations from smaller sample data.
A estatística indutiva permite que os pesquisadores testem hipóteses e tirem conclusões sobre populações maiores a partir de dados de amostras menores.
2. Statistical methods that use sample data to make inferences, estimates, or predictions about population parameters
The study used inductive statistics to determine if the new drug was effective across the entire patient population.
O estudo utilizou estatística indutiva para determinar se o novo medicamento era eficaz em toda a população de pacientes.
Synonyms
inferential statisticsstatistical inferenceestimative statistics
Antonyms
descriptive statisticsexploratory statistics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística indutiva
Standard term used in Brazilian universities and statistical publications
Portugal
estatística indutiva
Standard term used in Portuguese academic institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw conclusions from a sample
generalize from data
statistical inference from sample to population
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