If a Sample Mean Is Different from a Particular Population

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a sample mean is different from a particular population µ,we can conclude that the sample mean probably represents some other population or that

• A)the sample mean does not represent the sample statistic.
• B)an error was made in calculating the sample mean.
• C)an error was made in calculating standard error.
• D)the sample mean occurred as a result of sampling error.

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