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penguins

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on: Jun 20, 2018
If a sample mean is different from a particular population , 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.

Question 2

Why do we perform inferential statistics?
 
  a. Because we know our sample is not representative.
  b. Because it is possible we are being misled by sampling error.
  c. Because we want to describe the characteristics of the population.
  d. Because we need to be certain we make the correct decision.


Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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