Since the Population Size Is Always Larger Than the Sample

question 164

Multiple Choice

Since the population size is always larger than the sample size, then the sample statistic

• A)can never be larger than the population parameter
• B)can never be equal to the population parameter
• C)can be smaller, larger, or equal to the population parameter
• D)can never be smaller than the population parameter

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