A researcher draws a random sample of 220 dog owners in Alberta and finds that the mean number of veterinary visits per year is 3.3, with a standard deviation of 1.5. What would be a valid point estimate of the average number of visits for this population?
A) 220
B) 3.3 ± 1.5 standard deviations
C) 3.3
D) 1.5

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The point estimate of the average number of visits for the population is the sample mean, which is 3.3.

A Researcher Draws a Random Sample of 220 Dog Owners