For Finite Populations,the Formula Used for Calculating the Standard Error $\pm$

question 16

Multiple Choice

For finite populations,the formula used for calculating the standard error of the sampling distribution of the mean must be modified by the _______________.

• A) inverse square law
• B) standard deviation
• C) finite correction factor
• D) sample mean \(\pm\)the confidence interval

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