The Major Problem with Point Estimation Is That It

question 40

Multiple Choice

The major problem with point estimation is that it

• A)cannot be utilized to estimate population parameters.
• B)cannot be utilized with sample data.
• C)is extremely vulnerable to sampling error.
• D)provides only a single point in its estimate.

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