In Developing an Interval Estimate, If the Population Standard Deviation

question 16

Multiple Choice

In developing an interval estimate, if the population standard deviation is unknown,

• A) it is impossible to develop the interval estimate.
• B) the standard deviation is arrived at using the range.
• C) the sample standard deviation must be used.
• D) it is assumed that the population standard deviation is 1.

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