Since a sample is a subset of the population, the sample mean

Since a sample is a subset of the population, the sample mean


a. is always smaller than the mean of the population

b. is always larger than the mean of the population

c. must be equal to the mean of the population

d. can be larger, smaller, or equal to the mean of the population


Answer: d. can be larger, smaller, or equal to the mean of the population


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