The point estimate of the _______________ is the positive square root of the sample variance.
A)Sample mean
B)Sample standard deviation
C)Range
D)Median
E)Population standard deviation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula for sample variance is based on the sample standard deviation, which is the positive square root of the sample variance. Therefore, the point estimate of the population standard deviation is the sample standard deviation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Point Estimate of the _______________ Is the Positive Square