When would a researcher calculate a population mean?
A)when data are measured for of a portion of individuals from a population
B)when the sample mean it not available
C)when data are measured for all members of a population
D)when it is not possible to measure all data in a population

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A researcher would calculate the population mean when data are measured for all members of a population. This is because the population mean represents the average value of the entire population, rather than just a portion of it.

When Would a Researcher Calculate a Population Mean