Use the following
The sampling distribution shows sample means from samples of size n = 50.

-If samples of size n = 30 had been used instead of n = 50, which of the following would be true?
A) The sample means would have more variability.
B) The variability in the sample statistics would be about the same.
C) The sample means would have less variability.

Question

Use the following
The sampling distribution shows sample means from samples of size n = 50.
 
-If samples of size n = 30 had been used instead of n = 50, which of the following would be true?
A) The sample means would have more variability. 
B) The variability in the sample statistics would be about the same. 
C) The sample means would have less variability.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sample means would have more variability with a smaller sample size (n = 30) compared to a larger sample size (n = 50) because variability decreases as sample size increases.

Use the Following The Sampling Distribution Shows Sample Means from Samples of Size