The Sample Variance S ² Is an Unbiased Estimator of the Population

question 33

True/False

The sample variance s ² is an unbiased estimator of the population variance s ² when the denominator of s ² is n .

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Definitions:

Niche-Picking

Choosing environmental conditions that foster one’s genetically transmitted abilities and interests.

Inherited Preferences

Traits or tendencies passed down from parents to offspring, influencing behaviors such as food choices or habitat preferences.

Reproductive Tract

The system of organs within an organism that works together for the purpose of reproduction, including structures such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus in females, and the testes and vas deferens in males.

Infertility

The inability to become pregnant following twelve or more months of regular, unprotected sexual activity.