The Interval Estimate for Two Values Overlaps

question 114

Multiple Choice

The interval estimate for two values overlaps.What might this indicate?

• A) Both points may actually have the same value in the general population, although one appears slightly higher, possibly due to uncertainty of the sample.
• B) The range between the two points absolutely represents a genuine difference in the general population.
• C) Both points must be equal if there is any overlap among their interval estimates because of error in estimating the population from a sample.
• D) There is no way to tell if the difference between the two points is genuine.

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