Two samples are randomly selected from a population. One sample has n = 5 and the second has n = 30.  Which sample should have a mean (M) that is closer to?  Explain your answer.

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Two samples are randomly selected from a population. One sample has n = 5 and the second has n = 30.  Which sample should have a mean (M) that is closer to?  Explain your answer. 

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