The Problem with Relying on a Point Estimate of a Population

question 91

Multiple Choice

The problem with relying on a point estimate of a population parameter is that:

• A)it is virtually certain to be wrong.
• B)it doesn't have the capacity to reflect the effects of larger sample sizes.
• C)it doesn't tell us how close or far the point estimate might be from the parameter.
• D)All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Dominant Gametophytes

In the lifecycle of plants, gametophytes that express the dominant traits and typically produce the majority of gametes for reproduction.

Eudicots

One of the major groups of flowering plants, characterized by seeds with two embryonic leaves or cotyledons.

Flowering Plant

Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by bearing flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a fruit.

Lignin

A complicated organic molecule found in the cell walls of numerous plants, contributing to their stiff and woody nature.