Practice mode Sampling

A sample of 92 observations is drawn from an infinite population. The sampling distribution of the sample mean x̄ is approximately?

Correct answer A. Normal because of the central limit theorem

Explanation

By the central limit theorem, the mean of a large sample (here n = 92) is approximately normally distributed whatever the shape of the parent population.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.