Sampling Error Can Be Defined by Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

Sampling error can be defined by which of the following statements?

• A) increased by increasing sample size
• B) larger as the diversity of sample values becomes smaller
• C) can be minimized by using simple random sampling
• D) becomes equal to zero over many samples

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Definitions:

Encephalization Quotient

A measure of brain size relative to body mass, used to estimate the relative intelligence or cognitive abilities of an animal.

Brain Size

The overall volume or mass of the brain, which can vary significantly between species and is often related to cognitive ability and complexity.

Expected Brain Size

An anticipated measurement or volume of the brain based on factors like age, genetics, and environmental conditions.

Flynn Effect

The observed substantial and long-term increase in both fluid and crystallized intelligence test scores measured in many parts of the world over the 20th century.