When a sample is selected at random from a population, the sample mean will likely be:

A) larger than the population mean
B) smaller than the population mean
C) different from the population mean
D) equal to the population mean
E) larger than the population mean and different from the population mean

Population Mean

The average of all the values in a population, calculated as the sum of all values divided by the number of values.

Sample Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numerical values, calculated by adding them together and dividing by the number of observations.

Sample

A subset of individuals or observations selected from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.