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As mentioned previously, the researchers had a sample of TT practitioners participate in the experiment described earlier. They used the results from this sample to infer what the results would be if they had collected data from the entire population of TT practitioners. The purpose of their study was __________.

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inferential

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember, we are told that "they used the results from this sample to infer what the results would be." this information about the research process shows us that the purpose of their study was inferential.

In other words, the research was carried out so that inferences and or predictions could be made about the population based on practitioners sample.

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