We can estimate the probability that sample means and proportions lie within a given distance of the population value because these statistics are
A) unbiased
B) efficient
C) random
D) biased

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Sample means and proportions are unbiased estimators, meaning their expected value is equal to the population parameter, allowing us to estimate probabilities of them lying within a certain distance from the population value.

We Can Estimate the Probability That Sample Means and Proportions