Knowledge of the sampling distribution of a statistic enables researchers to
A) draw a smaller sample than ordinarily would be necessary.
B) estimate the probable margin of error of a sample statistic.
C) calculate the population value.
D) calculate the difference between a population value and a sample estimate.

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Knowledge of the sampling distribution allows researchers to estimate the probable margin of error of a sample statistic, which is crucial for making inferences about the population.

Knowledge of the Sampling Distribution of a Statistic Enables Researchers