When Determining the Sample Size,the Standard Deviation May Not Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

When determining the sample size,the standard deviation may not be known.Which of the following was not mentioned in your text as a way to estimate the standard deviation?

• A)consult secondary sources
• B)estimate based on researcher judgment
• C)estimate from the mean
• D)conduct a pilot study

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Definitions:

Colonists

Individuals who settle in a new territory or colonize land, typically as part of a larger effort by a home country to expand its sovereignty and influence.

Parliament Actions

The activities and legislative processes carried out by a parliament, which include the drafting, discussion, and passing of laws.

James Otis

An American colonial political leader and lawyer known for his opposition to the writs of assistance and his famous phrase, "Taxation without representation is tyranny."

Sugar Act

A British law enacted in 1764 that imposed taxes on sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies, which was a cause of dissent leading to the American Revolution.