The sampling distribution of the mean helps us ______.
A) calculate descriptive statistics
B) set alpha (α)
C) determine the probability of a sample mean
D) determine whether our variables are normally distributed

Question

The sampling distribution of the mean helps us ______.
A) calculate descriptive statistics 
B) set alpha (α) 
C) determine the probability of a sample mean 
D) determine whether our variables are normally distributed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sampling distribution of the mean helps us determine the probability of a sample mean, which is useful in making inferences about the population mean. Options A, B, and D are not correct because the sampling distribution does not directly help in calculating descriptive statistics, setting alpha, or determining normality of variables.

The Sampling Distribution of the Mean Helps Us ______