Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Discuss point estimation

A

When the value of a sample statistic is taken to be the true value of the population parameter.

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Define interval estimation

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A range of values defined around a sample statistic where the population parameter is expected to lie with a certain level of confidence

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3
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The precision of a confidence interval is influenced by

A

The specified confidence level

The sample size

The population standard deviation

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