To infer means to draw conclusions or make predictions based on evidence or information. In statistics, we use data from a sample to infer or estimate characteristics and parameters of a population.
Related terms
Estimation: The process of using sample data to estimate unknown characteristics (parameters) of a population.
Sampling Distribution: The distribution of all possible sample statistics (e.g., means, proportions) for different samples taken from the same population.
Margin of Error: A range around an estimated value that accounts for uncertainty due to sampling variability.