When Computing Standard Error, If the Variance (Standard Deviation)increases, Then

question 28

Multiple Choice

When computing standard error, if the variance (standard deviation) increases, then the standard error:

• A) decreases
• B) increases
• C) remains the same
• D) becomes null
• E) Variance has nothing to do with standard error.

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Definitions:

Coral Bleaching

occurs when corals lose their vibrant colors due to stress factors such as increased temperatures, leading to a weakened state with reduced growth and reproductive ability.

Zooxanthellae

A type of microscopic algae living symbiotically within the cells of coral and other marine organisms, providing them with energy through photosynthesis.

Euphotic Zone

The upper layer of a body of water, such as an ocean or lake, that is illuminated by sunlight and supports photosynthesis.