All of the Following Are True About the Standard Error

question 104

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the standard error of the mean except​

• A) ​it is larger than the standard deviation of the population.
• B) ​it decreases as the sample size increases.
• C) ​its value is influenced by the standard deviation of the population.
• D) ​it measures the variability in sample means.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

These are variables in an experiment that are expected to change as a result of an experiment's manipulation of the independent variable.

Blind Observers

Individuals who assess experimental data or conduct an evaluation without knowing the specific details or hypothesis being tested to prevent bias.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experiment that suggest to participants what behavior is expected, desired, or appropriate, potentially influencing the outcomes.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation, often tested through scientific method.