Mathematics GCSE
inference
What inference means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of inference
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A conclusion about properties of a population or distribution drawn from a sample, which is an estimate rather than proof.
Topics that use inference
- Statistics (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- bias
- box plot
- choosing an average
- Continuous Data
- correlation and causation
- Cumulative frequency graph
- Discrete Data
- Extrapolation
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