If the sample size is increased but the sample proportion remains the same, which of the following must also be increased?
A) sample estimate
B) multiplier
C) standard error
D) none of the elements would be increased

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Increasing the sample size while keeping the sample proportion the same does not inherently increase the sample estimate or the multiplier. The standard error, which is inversely related to the square root of the sample size, would actually decrease, not increase. Therefore, none of the elements listed would be increased under these conditions.

If the Sample Size Is Increased but the Sample Proportion