When Making an Inference, a Researcher Is Doing Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

When making an inference, a researcher is doing which of the following?

• A) Claiming that what holds true for the sample is likely true for the population from which the sample was drawn.
• B) Conducting nonprobability sampling.
• C) Minimizing sampling error.
• D) Gaining access to a quality sampling frame.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A mathematical indicator of the spread or fluctuation of data points or returns on investments relative to their average value.

Expected Return

This represents the mean of the probability distribution of possible returns for a security or portfolio.

Complete Portfolio

A complete portfolio represents a combination of risk-free assets and risky assets, designed to balance potential returns with the investor's risk tolerance.

Risk-Free Asset

An investment that is assumed to have no risk of financial loss, often represented by government bonds or treasury bills.