Which of the Following Is NOT an Acceptable Method of Estimating

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of estimating the population standard deviation?

• A)Perform a pilot study.
• B)Divide the estimated range of variation by 2.
• C)Use an estimate based on past studies of the same phenomenon.
• D)Divide the estimated range of variation by 6.
• E)Use an estimate based on the method used to measure the important variables.