SOLUTION: What is a sampling distribution? Answer a. A conclusion about the value of a population parameter based on information about the corresponding sample statistic and probability

Question 647525: What is a sampling distribution?
Answer
a. A conclusion about the value of a population parameter based on information about the corresponding sample statistic and probability
b. A numerical descriptive measure of a population
c. A set of measurements (or counts), either existing or conceptual
d. A probability distribution for a sample statistic
e. A numerical descriptive measure of a sample
I couldn't find an definition that matches any of the choices and there wasn't a definition on my book. I choice E.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
D is the best answer. It describes the sample and provides a probability for its statistic (sample statistic).
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