When psychologists study a sample to see if it represents a population (called Population 1)that is different from a known population (called Population 2),the comparison distribution is
A)the same as the distribution of Population 1.
B)the same as the distribution of Population 2.
C)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 1.
D)a rectangular distribution with the same mean and standard deviation as Population 2.

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The comparison distribution used in this scenario would be the same as the distribution of Population 2. This is because the purpose of the study is to compare the sample to a known population (Population 2). Therefore, the comparison distribution would be based on the characteristics (mean and standard deviation) of Population 2.

When Psychologists Study a Sample to See If It Represents