The estimated standard error of the mean takes on a negative value only when
A) most of the samples are below the mean
B) populations of less than an N of 30 are involved
C) populations of more than an N of 30 are involved
D) none of these

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The estimated standard error of the mean can never be negative as it is a measure of the variability of the sample mean and is always positive or zero. Therefore, none of the options given are correct.

The Estimated Standard Error of the Mean Takes on a Negative