Smaller sample sizes tend to __________ confidence intervals, whereas larger sample sizes tend to __________ confidence intervals.
A) have no effect on; shrink
B) widen; have no effect on
C) shrink; widen
D) widen; shrink

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Smaller sample sizes result in wider confidence intervals due to increased uncertainty, while larger sample sizes lead to narrower confidence intervals as they provide more precise estimates.

Smaller Sample Sizes Tend to __________ Confidence Intervals, Whereas Larger