Suppose You Drew a Random Sample from a Population Where

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose you drew a random sample from a population where the mean is 100.The standard error of the sampling distribution is 10.The mean for your sample is 80.What could you conclude about your sample?

• A)The sample mean does not occur very often by chance in the sampling distribution of means and probably did not come from the given population.
• B)The sample mean occurs very often by chance in the sampling distribution of means and probably did not come from the given population.
• C)The sample mean does not occur very often by chance in the sampling distribution of means but probably did come from the given population.
• D)The sample mean occurs very often by chance in the sampling distribution of means and probably did come from the given population.

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Definitions:

Aggressive

Pertaining to behavior characterized by assertiveness, hostility, or an intention to cause harm.

Pessimistic Belief

A mindset inclined to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Present Circumstances

The present state or circumstances experienced by an individual or collective.

Hopelessness

A pessimistic belief that one’s present circumstances, problems, or mood will not change.