The Purpose of a Pilot Sample Is

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Multiple Choice

The purpose of a pilot sample is:

• A) to provide a better idea of what the population mean will be.
• B) to help clarify how the sampling process will be performed.
• C) to provide an idea of what the population standard deviation might be.
• D) to save time and money instead of having to carry out a full sampling plan.

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Definitions:

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