A sample is studied to see if it represents a population (called Population 1)that is different from a known population (called Population 2). The comparison distribution is:
A)the same as the distribution of Population 1
B)the same as the distribution of Population 2
C)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 1
D)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 2

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The comparison distribution should be the same as the known population (Population 2) in order to compare it to the sample from Population 1. This allows for a valid comparison and inference about differences between the two populations.

A Sample Is Studied to See If It Represents a Population