In using a sampling distribution of means for statistical hypothesis testing,the mean of the sampling distribution will always equal
A)the µ described by .
B)the µ described by .
C)the sample mean.
D)0.0.

Question

In using a sampling distribution of means for statistical hypothesis testing,the mean of the sampling distribution will always equal
A)the µ described by . 
B)the µ described by . 
C)the sample mean. 
D)0.0.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean of the sampling distribution of means is equal to the population mean, which is denoted by µ. Therefore, choice A is correct. The mean of the sampling distribution is not equal to the sample mean (choice C) or 0.0 (choice D). Choice B is not a valid option as it does not make sense.

In Using a Sampling Distribution of Means for Statistical Hypothesis