The estimated standard error of the mean becomes a better predictor whenever the distribution of sample means
A) is skewed
B) is bimodal
C) is platykurtic
D) none of these

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The estimated standard error of the mean is a better predictor when the distribution of sample means approaches a normal distribution, which is not specifically mentioned among the provided options. The characteristics of skewness, bimodality, or platykurtosis do not inherently improve the predictive capability of the estimated standard error of the mean.

The Estimated Standard Error of the Mean Becomes a Better