A random sample of 36 observations was used to estimate the mean SAT scores of applicants at a business college. The 97% confidence interval was found to be (1695, 1825). If we are to increase the sample size to 40 (other factors remain unchanged), the 97% confidence interval for the mean SAT scores would become wider. be the same. become narrower. be impossible to determine.

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A random sample of 36 observations was used to estimate the mean SAT scores of applicants at a business college. The
97% confidence interval was found to be (1695, 1825). If we are to increase the sample size to 40 (other factors remain
unchanged), the 97% confidence interval for the mean SAT scores would
become wider.
be the same.
become narrower.
be impossible to determine.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 21 A random sample of 36 observations was used to estimate the mean SAT scores of applicants at a business college. The 97% confidence interval was found to be (1695, 1825). If we are to increase the sample size to 40 (other factors remain unchanged), the 97% confidence interval for the mean SAT scores would become wider. be the same. become narrower. be impossible to determine.
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