If a Sample Mean Is Different from a Particular Population $\mu$

question 48

Multiple Choice

If a sample mean is different from a particular population $\mu$ , we can conclude the sample mean probably represents some other population or else

• A)the sample mean does not represent the sample statistic.
• B)an error was made in calculating the sample mean.
• C)an error was made in calculating standard error.
• D)the sample mean occurred as a result of sampling error.

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