Topic 5: Statistical Inference

Lesson 5.2: Sampling Distributions And The Central Limit Theorem — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 5.2: sampling distributions and the central limit theorem with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the distribution of the sample mean when the underlying variable is normally distributed?

Question 2

According to the central limit theorem, what happens to the distribution of the sample mean as the sample size increases?

Question 3

What is the minimum sample size needed for the central limit theorem to be applicable for a non-normal population?

Question 4

In the context of hypothesis testing, what do we call an error that occurs when we reject a true null hypothesis?

Question 5

What does the term 'sampling distribution' refer to?