Standard Error Is Used in the Calculation of Both the Z

question 40

Multiple Choice

Standard error is used in the calculation of both the z and t statistic, with the difference that:

• A) t statistics require fewer numeric calculations than z statistics.
• B) the standard error for the t statistic is estimated using the sample standard deviation.
• C) the z statistic is based on known properties of the sample being studied.
• D) the population standard deviation is the basis of standard error in the t test.

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