What Is a Sampling Distribution

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Multiple Choice

What is a sampling distribution?

• A)A conclusion about the value of a population parameter based on information about the corresponding sample statistic and probability
• B)A numerical descriptive measure of a population
• C)A set of measurements (or counts), either existing or conceptual
• D)A probability distribution for a sample statistic
• E)A numerical descriptive measure of a sample

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Definitions:

Frequency Distribution

A method for illustrating how often scores occur in groups called class intervals.

Frequency Polygon

A graphical representation of a frequency distribution that uses a continuous line to show the number of values that fall within a class interval.

Histogram

A graphical representation of a frequency distribution that uses bars of different heights to show the number of values that fall within each class interval.

Line Chart

A type of chart that displays information as a series of data points connected by straight line segments, often used to visualize trends over time.