statistical inference frequentist inference frequentist approach classical statistical approach The frequentist inference is based on hypothetical repeated sampling and the resulting relative frequencies in the long run. Inferences are based on point and interval estimates. For hypothesis testing, the inference is based on the probability of obtaining values equal to or more extreme than the observed data. frequentist statistical inference paradigm SEVCO Group A statistical inference paradigm in which the assumptions are that probabilities reflect relative frequencies of events and that the probability of observing data are governed by fixed yet unknown population parameters. ready for release