The Sample Variance

question 77

Multiple Choice

The sample variance

• A) is always smaller than the true value of the population variance.
• B) is always larger than the true value of the population variance.
• C) could be smaller, equal to, or larger than the true value of the population variance.
• D) can never be zero.

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Definitions:

Event And Time Sampling

Observing a targeted behavior for a set amount of time. It is a type of observation.

Conducting Observation

The systematic process of recording the behavioral patterns of people, objects, and occurrences as they happen.

Individual

A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

Acting Out

A behavioral response to stress, conflict, or other psychological issues, characterized by actions rather than reflections or feelings.