In general, as sample size increases:
A)the standard error increases in size.
B)the standard error decreases in size.
C)the standard error will remain the same regardless of changes in sample size.
D)the standard error is a constant.
E)the standard error fluctuates in size.

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As sample size increases, the standard error of the mean decreases in size. This is because with larger samples, the calculated mean is likely to be closer to the true population mean, reducing the variability of the sample means.

In General, as Sample Size Increases