6. Probability and Statistics
Sampling Theory — Quiz
Test your understanding of sampling theory with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following describes the sampling distribution of the sample mean?
Question 2
What is the primary condition for the Central Limit Theorem (CLT) to apply to the sampling distribution of the sample mean?
Question 3
A researcher collects a sample of $n = 64$ observations from a population with a known standard deviation of $ \sigma = 16$. What is the standard error of the mean for this sample?
Question 4
Which of the following is a point estimate for the population mean?
Question 5
A $90\%$ confidence interval for the population mean is calculated as $(15, 25)$. What is the margin of error for this interval?
