Since the population size is always larger than the sample size, then the sample statistic
A)can never be larger than the population parameter
B)can never be equal to the population parameter
C)can be smaller, larger, or equal to the population parameter
D)can never be smaller than the population parameter

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The sample statistic can be smaller, larger, or equal to the population parameter because it is based on a subset of the population and there can be variability within the population. Therefore, the sample statistic can sometimes accurately reflect the population parameter, sometimes be smaller, and sometimes be larger.

Since the Population Size Is Always Larger Than the Sample