Asked by CHRISTOPHER FARRELL on May 27, 2024
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In the formula 
,the subscript α / 2 refers to the area in the lower tail or upper tail of the sampling distribution of the sample mean.
Sampling Distribution
The probability distribution of a statistic based on all possible random samples that can be drawn from a population.
Sample Mean
The average of a set of numerical values drawn from a larger population.
- Comprehend the methodology for establishing a confidence interval and the determinants that influence its breadth.
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MG
Michael Gabriel Dela RosaMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The subscript α/2 refers to the area in the tail(s) of a standard normal distribution used in hypothesis testing. Therefore, it is related to the level of significance and not specifically related to the sampling distribution of the sample mean.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the methodology for establishing a confidence interval and the determinants that influence its breadth.
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