The Margin of Error for a Prediction Interval Is Larger

question 62

Multiple Choice

The margin of error for a prediction interval is larger than the corresponding value for confidence intervals because ________.

• A)the distribution of the random variable is a standard normal distribution
• B)evaluating a true proportion requires a larger margin of error
• C)the variability of the new observation around the mean is accounted for
• D)this new value is from the same population

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