In Interval Estimation, the T Distribution Is Applicable Only When

question 5

Multiple Choice

In interval estimation, the t distribution is applicable only when the

• A) population has a mean of less than 30.
• B) sample standard deviation is used to estimate the population standard deviation.
• C) variance of the population is known.
• D) mean of the population is unknown.

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