A researcher takes all of the possible samples of n 5 4 from a population. Next, the

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A researcher takes all of the possible samples of n 5 4 from a population.

Next, the researcher computes a statistic for each sample and calculates the average of all the statistics. Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

a. If the average statistic overestimates the corresponding population parameter, then the statistic is biased.

b. If the average statistic underestimates the corresponding population parameter, then the statistic is biased.

c. If the average statistic is equal to the corresponding population parameter, then the statistic is unbiased.

d. All of the above.

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Essentials Of Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences

ISBN: 9781337098120

9th Edition

Authors: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau, Lori Ann B. Forzano

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