The mean of the sample
A)is always larger than the mean of the population from which the sample was taken
B)is always smaller than the mean of the population from which the sample was taken
C)can never be zero
D)None of the other answers are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean of the sample can be greater than, equal to, or less than the mean of the population from which it was taken. It depends on the randomness of the sample and any biases present. The mean of the sample can be zero if all the values in the sample are zero. Therefore, none of the other options are correct.

The Mean of the Sample