The Error in Estimating a Population Mean from a Sample

question 48

Multiple Choice

The error in estimating a population mean from a sample mean is called error.

• A)sampling
• B)random
• C)chance
• D)distribution

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Definitions:

Contest Competition

A form of competition where individuals directly contest for resources through physical or behavioral interactions.

Density-Independent Factor

An environmental factor that affects the size of a population but is not influenced by changes in population density. Compare with density-dependent factor.

Killing Frost

A severe frost event causing significant damage or death to vegetation, effectively ending the growing season for many plants.

Density-Independent Factor

A factor that affects the size of populations regardless of their density, such as weather or natural disasters.