The Sample Mean

question 16

Multiple Choice

The sample mean

• A)is always equal to the population mean.
• B)is always smaller than the population mean.
• C)is found by adding the data values and dividing them by (n − 1).
• D)is found by adding all data values and dividing them by n.

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Definitions:

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