Statistical inference

Statistical inference is the process of using data analysis to infer properties of an underlying probability distribution. Inferential statistical analysis infers properties of a population, for example by testing hypotheses and deriving estimates. It is assumed that the observed data set is sampled from a larger population.

Extends: [Statistical inference](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Statistical inference), [Inductive reasoning](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Inductive reasoning), [Deductive reasoning](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Deductive reasoning), [Logic and statistics](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Logic and statistics), [Philosophy of science](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Philosophy of science)