Given a Set of Scores in a Normal Distribution with a Mean

question 63

Multiple Choice

Given a set of scores in a normal distribution with a mean of 80, standard deviation of 4, and sample size of 100.
-If the sample were increased to 200 participants would we expect to happen to the standard error?

• A) The standard error would be unaffected
• B) The standard error would decrease
• C) The standard error would increase
• D) The standard error would double

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