Which is true about a 95% confidence interval based on a given sample?
I. The interval contains 95% of the population.
II. Results from 95% of all samples will lie in the interval.
III. The interval is narrower than a 98% confidence interval would be.
A) none of these
B) III only
C) II only
D) I only
E) II and III only

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A 95% confidence interval is narrower than a 98% confidence interval because a higher confidence level requires a wider interval to ensure that the parameter is captured.

Which Is True About a 95% Confidence Interval Based on a Given