If a Random Sample of Size N Is Drawn from a Normal

question 111

Multiple Choice

If a random sample of size n is drawn from a normal population, then the sampling distribution of the sample mean will be:

• A) normal for all values of n.
• B) normal only for n > 30.
• C) approximately normal for all values of n.
• D) approximately normal only for n > 30.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort caused by holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal traits and minimize situational factors as causes of other people's behavior.

Internal Attributions

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to internal characteristics, traits, or abilities of the individual.