If the sample size is much smaller than the population size, the margin of error of a simple random sample depends on:
A) sample size.
B) population size.
C) both of the above.
D) neither of the above.

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The margin of error of a simple random sample depends on the sample size, as a larger sample size generally results in a smaller margin of error. The population size may factor into the calculation of the sample size needed for a desired margin of error, but once the sample is selected, the population size does not significantly affect the margin of error.

If the Sample Size Is Much Smaller Than the Population