Asked by Briana Quist on May 27, 2024
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The ______ is the distribution of values of the sample mean for an infinite number of samples of size N that are randomly selected from the population.
A) sampling distribution
B) standard error of the mean
C) sampling distribution of the mean
D) population standard error of the mean
Sampling Distribution
The likelihood distribution of a specific statistic derived from a random sampling.
Infinite Number
A concept in mathematics that describes a quantity without bounds or limit.
- Comprehend the definition and importance of the sampling distribution of the mean.
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Johan PrietoMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sampling distribution of the mean is specifically the distribution of sample means, and it is the basis for many important statistical tests and procedures. The other options are either incomplete definitions (A and B) or not correct terminology (D).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the definition and importance of the sampling distribution of the mean.