When computing standard error, if the variance (standard deviation)increases, then the standard error:
A) decreases
B) increases
C) remains the same
D) becomes null
E) Variance has nothing to do with standard error.

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The standard error is calculated by dividing the standard deviation by the square root of the sample size. Therefore, as the variance (standard deviation) increases, the standard error increases as well.

When Computing Standard Error, If the Variance (Standard Deviation)increases, Then