In order to compare the population parameters for two populations, which step should you complete first?

A) Start by finding the quotient of the statistics for the two populations.
B) Start by finding the difference between the statistics for the two populations.
C) Start by combining the two populations into one larger population.
D) Start by finding the product of the statistics for the two populations.

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To compare the population parameters for two populations, the most logical first step is:

B) Start by finding the difference between the statistics for the two populations.

This allows you to directly assess how the two populations differ in terms of their population parameters, such as means, proportions, or other relevant statistics.