As the Sample Size Increases, the

question 71

Multiple Choice

As the sample size increases, the

• A) standard deviation of the population decreases.
• B) population mean increases.
• C) standard error of the mean decreases.
• D) standard error of the mean increases.

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Definitions:

Plus or Minus

A tolerance indicating that a certain measurement may vary, either more or less, by a specified amount.

Symbol

An indicator, emblem, or phrase that conveys, represents, or is identified with a notion, item, or linkage.

Theoretical Size

The ideal, nominal size of a part or feature as defined in drawings, before tolerances are applied.

Limits

In engineering and manufacturing, limits refer to the maximum and minimum dimensions a part can have to be considered acceptable.