Which sample statistic is going to dictate the center of a confidence interval for the population mean?
A) Sample mean
B) Sample standard deviation
C) Number of observations
D) Sample range

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The sample mean is the best choice for dictating the center of a confidence interval for the population mean as it represents the average value of the sample, which is a good estimate for the population mean.

Which Sample Statistic Is Going to Dictate the Center of a Confidence