Drawing Inferences from Samples
Grade 7 Math | Lesson ID: 07M0602002
35 minutesIntermediate
Introduction to Drawing Inferences
An inference is a conclusion drawn from sample data about a larger population. When we use a representative sample, we can make predictions about the entire population.
Drawing inferences allows us to understand large populations without surveying everyone. The key is using random, representative samples to make our predictions reliable.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to use sample data to estimate characteristics of a population and understand the reasoning behind statistical inferences.