The following data was collected from a simple random sample of a population. 13 15 14 16 12
The point estimate of the population mean
A)cannot be determined, since the population size is unknown
B)is 14
C)is 4
D)is 5

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The point estimate of the population mean is the sample mean. Therefore, the best choice is B which is 14, the sample mean.

The Following Data Was Collected from a Simple Random Sample