Theoretically, Suppose We Knew the Average VO₂ max Value of Every

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Multiple Choice

Theoretically, suppose we knew the average VO₂ max value of every runner who has run 1500 m in under 4 minutes ml/kg/min) . The reality is that we will never know, but if we were to sample a series of runners who had run 1500 m in under 4 minutes (see below) which samples would have 95% confidence intervals that do not contain the true value?

• A) Sample 1
• B) Sample 2
• C) Sample 3
• D) Sample 4

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