As a General Rule in Computing the Standard Error of the Sample

question 132

Multiple Choice

As a general rule in computing the standard error of the sample mean,the finite population correction factor is used only if the:

• A)sample size is smaller than 5% of the population size.
• B)sample size is greater than 5% of the sample size.
• C)sample size is more than half of the population size.
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison to evaluate the effect of the treatment.

Statistical Analysis

The process of using mathematical and statistical techniques to examine and interpret data sets to reveal patterns or trends.

Real-world Conditions

Circumstances or factors that occur naturally in everyday life, outside of controlled experimental settings.