Asked by Greenlee Shipman on Jun 22, 2024
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A probability distribution of all possible values of a sample statistic is known as
A) a sample statistic.
B) a parameter.
C) simple random sampling.
D) a sampling distribution.
Sampling Distribution
The distribution of probabilities for a certain statistic, obtained from a random sample.
Sample Statistic
A numerical measure that describes an aspect of a sample of a population.
- Describe the characteristics and significance of a sampling distribution in statistical sampling.
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Brooke GiacinJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The probability distribution of all possible values of a sample statistic is known as a sampling distribution. Option A (sample statistic) refers to a specific value calculated from a particular sample. Option B (parameter) refers to a characteristic of a population. Option C (simple random sampling) refers to a method of selecting a sample from a population.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the characteristics and significance of a sampling distribution in statistical sampling.