Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank for each sentence. a. A point estimate is obtained from the ________ (sample/population) b. A point estimate is used to make inferences about the ______ (sample statistic/population parameter) c. As the sample size decreases, the width of the confidence interval ________ (increases/decreases/does not change) d. As the level of confidence increases, the width of the confidence interval ________ (increases/decreases/does not change) e. As the point estimate increases, the width of the confidence interval _______ (increases/decreases/does not change) f. Interpretations of a confidence interval are always in terms of the ________ (sample/population)

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Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank for each sentence.

a. A point estimate is obtained from the ________ (sample/population)

b. A point estimate is used to make inferences about the ______ (sample statistic/population parameter)

c. As the sample size decreases, the width of the confidence interval ________ (increases/decreases/does not change)

d. As the level of confidence increases, the width of the confidence interval ________ (increases/decreases/does not change)

e. As the point estimate increases, the width of the confidence interval _______ (increases/decreases/does not change)

f. Interpretations of a confidence interval are always in terms of the ________ (sample/population)

 

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