When is the finite population correction used?
A)When the population is more than or equal to 20 times the sample size.
B)When the population is less than or equal to 20 times the population size.
C)When the population is equal to 20 times the population size.
D)Whenever the sample size is small,no matter what the population size is.

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The finite population correction is used when the sample size is a significant fraction (usually more than 5% or 10%) of the population size, which is often interpreted as the population being less than or equal to 20 times the sample size.

When Is the Finite Population Correction Used