If is true and we find a difference between our sample means,how would we explain this?
A)A relationship really does exist in the population.
B)Our samples are not independent.
C)It is likely due to sampling error.
D)We cannot explain it.

Question

If  is true and we find a difference between our sample means,how would we explain this?
A)A relationship really does exist in the population. 
B)Our samples are not independent. 
C)It is likely due to sampling error. 
D)We cannot explain it.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that a specific string of characters is true does not necessarily imply the existence of a relationship in the population or that our samples are not independent. The most likely explanation is that the difference between sample means is due to sampling error, or the natural variability that occurs when we take a sample from a larger population.

If Is True and We Find a Difference Between