Question #8d6b7

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Nov 20, 2017

Using statistical methods to extrapolate new answers from existing data.

Explanation:

Just as in other reasoning, we can use deduction - following a logical set of steps to find a solution, or inference - trying to fill in gaps or extend the range of known data into new areas with some degree of certainty.

This is usually done in modeling, while descriptive statistics are used to analyze particular sets of data for some significance.

See also: http://socialresearchmethods.net/kb/statinf.php