Since the sample size is always smaller than the size of the population, the sample mean must
A)always be smaller than the population mean
B)be larger than the population mean
C)be equal to the population mean
D)None of the alternative ANSWERS is correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sample mean can be either larger than, smaller than, or equal to the population mean. It depends on various factors, including the randomness of the sample selection and the variability of the population. Therefore, none of the given alternatives is correct.

Since the Sample Size Is Always Smaller Than the Size