How can we determine the representativeness of a sample mean for a particular population?
a. Draw a graph and compare the heights of the bars representing the population and sample means.
b. Convert the sample mean to a z-score and compare the z-score to the critical value.
c. Compare the sample mean to the population mean and compare the difference to the criterion.
d. Compare the sample mean to the population standard deviation and look up its probability.
B
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