When Determining the Sample Size Necessary for Estimating the True

question 62

Multiple Choice

When determining the sample size necessary for estimating the true population mean,which factor is not of our concern when sampling with replacement?

• A)The allowable or tolerable sampling error.
• B)The level of confidence desired in the estimate.
• C)The population standard deviation.
• D)The population size.

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Definitions:

Y′

A notation often used to represent the predicted values of a dependent variable in a regression model.

Y-intercept

The point where a line crosses the Y-axis in a graph.

Regression Equation

The equation that defines the points and the line that are closest to the observed scores.

Standard Error

A measure of the variation or dispersion of the sample mean from the population mean.