The Finite Population Correction Factor $\sqrt { \frac { N - n } { N - 1 } }$

question 36

Multiple Choice

The finite population correction factor, $\sqrt { \frac { N - n } { N - 1 } }$
,should generally be used when:

• A) N is any finite size
• B) n is less than 5% of the population size N
• C) n is greater than 5% of the population size N
• D) n is any finite size

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