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inferential statistics

[ɪn.fəˈren.ʃəl stəˈtɪs.tɪks]
noun
estatística inferencial
1. A branch of statistics that uses sample data to make inferences, estimates, or predictions about a larger population
Inferential statistics allows researchers to draw conclusions about an entire population based on a representative sample.
A estatística inferencial permite que os pesquisadores tirem conclusões sobre uma população inteira com base em uma amostra representativa.
2. Statistical methods used for hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and regression analysis
The study used inferential statistics to determine whether the treatment had a significant effect.
O estudo utilizou estatística inferencial para determinar se o tratamento teve um efeito significativo.
Synonyms
inductive statisticsstatistical inference
Antonyms
descriptive statistics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística inferencial
Standard term used in Brazilian universities and research
São Paulo
estatística inferencial
Commonly used in academic and business contexts
Portugal
estatística inferencial
Standard term in Portuguese academic institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

making inferences from data
drawing conclusions from a sample
statistical hypothesis testing
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