The central limit theorem states that as the sample size increases the distribution of the sample ________ approach the normal distribution.
A)medians
B)means
C)standard deviations
D)variances

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The central limit theorem states that as the sample size increases, the distribution of the sample means will approach the normal distribution regardless of the shape of the population distribution. The other options (medians, standard deviations, and variances) are not affected by the sample size, and thus are not part of the central limit theorem.

The Central Limit Theorem States That as the Sample Size