The closer the sample mean is to the population mean,
A)the larger the sampling error
B)the smaller the sampling error
C)the sampling error equals 1
D)None of these alternatives is correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the sample mean is closer to the population mean, it means that the sample is more representative of the population. This results in a smaller difference between the sample and population, also known as a smaller sampling error. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

The Closer the Sample Mean Is to the Population Mean