Sampling Error Occurs When the Population Parameter and the Sample

question 43

True/False

Sampling error occurs when the population parameter and the sample statistic are different.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and indicates there is an effect or difference.

Critical Value Approach

A method used in hypothesis testing where the value of the test statistic is compared to a critical value to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Hypothesized Population

The theoretical or assumed characteristics of a population from which a sample is drawn for the purpose of hypothesis testing.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that describes the accuracy with which a sample distribution represents a population by quantifying the dispersion of sample means around the population mean.