The fact that the point estimate of the population mean may be inaccurate

(even with random sampling) is due largely to

a. bias
b. alpha error
c. sampling error
d. none of these, since the population mean cannot be estimated

c

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a) The reflection effect b) The social learning effect c) The thinspiration effect d) The social comparison effect

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