As the Sample Size Increases,the Standard Deviation of the Sampling

question 76

Multiple Choice

As the sample size increases,the standard deviation of the sampling distribution of the sample mean:

• A)increases
• B)decreases
• C)remains the same
• D)Unable to determine

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