The Z Score of the Sample Mean on the Distribution

question 34

Multiple Choice

The Z score of the sample mean on the distribution of means is:

• A)different from a normal Z score because an estimated population standard deviation is used
• B)smaller than normal due to the reduced variance in the distribution of means
• C)conceptually similar to creating a Z score from a raw score
• D)equivalent to the sample mean divided by the population variance

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