A Sample Average Can Be Used to Estimate a Population

question 37

Multiple Choice

A sample average can be used to estimate a population average with greater precision if the sample is

• A) large.
• B) a skewed distribution.
• C) highly variable.
• D) vivid and memorable.

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Definitions:

Observation

The action or process of closely monitoring or watching someone or something to gather information.

Assessment Instruments

Tools or methods used to evaluate, measure, or gauge an individual's abilities, skills, or attributes.

Semantic Differential

A type of scale used for measuring the meaning of things and concepts, involving a range of values between two opposites.

Rating Scale

A tool or method for assigning a value to a variable or characteristic, typically in the form of a survey or questionnaire that measures intensity, frequency, satisfaction, or agreement.