If all possible samples of size n are drawn from a population, the probability distribution of the sample mean is called the:
A) standard error of.
B) expected value of.
C) sampling distribution of.
D) normal distribution.

Question

If all possible samples of size n are drawn from a population, the probability distribution of the sample mean  is called the:
A) standard error of. 
B) expected value of. 
C) sampling distribution of. 
D) normal distribution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distribution of sample means is called the sampling distribution of the mean. This distribution has its own unique properties and characteristics, which are different from those of the population or individual samples. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the probability distribution of the sample mean.

If All Possible Samples of Size N Are Drawn from a Population