Since the size of the population is always larger than the size of the sample, the population mean must
A) always be smaller than the sample mean
B) be larger than the sample mean
C) be equal to the sample mean
D) None of these alternatives is correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The population mean is not necessarily smaller, larger, or equal to the sample mean. The sample mean is an estimate of the population mean and can vary due to sampling variability.

Since the Size of the Population Is Always Larger Than