For a Given Sample Size, the Higher the Confidence Level

question 36

Multiple Choice

For a given sample size, the higher the confidence level, the:

• A)more accurate the point estimate.
• B)smaller the standard error.
• C)smaller the interval width.
• D)greater the interval width.

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