The size of a population is symbolized as ______,whereas the size of a sample is symbolized as ______.
A) $\mu$; M
B) M; $\mu$
C) n; N
D) N; n

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The size of a population is usually represented by the symbol N, while the size of a sample is represented by the symbol n. Therefore, choice D, which includes these symbols, is the correct answer. Choice C is close, but the symbols listed are actually correct, just in the wrong order. Choices A and B include symbols that are not commonly used to represent population and sample sizes.

The Size of a Population Is Symbolized as ______,Whereas the Size