Which of the following samples will have the smallest value for the estimated standard error? A)n = 25 with s² = 100 B)n = 25 with s² = 400 C)n = 100 with s² = 100 D)n = 100 with s² = 400

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The estimated standard error is inversely proportional to the sample size and directly proportional to the variance. Therefore, the sample with the largest sample size and smallest variance (option C) will have the smallest estimated standard error.

Which of the Following Samples Will Have the Smallest Value