Question

sample mean
sample 1 3.4
sample 2 3.2
sample 3 4.1
sample 4 4.6
sample 5 3.1
the predicted mean of the population will fall between
3.1 and
1.5
3.4
3.7
4.6

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the range concept

The predicted population - mean is likely to be within the range of sample - means.

Step2: Find the maximum sample - mean

Among the sample means 3.4, 3.2, 4.1, 4.6, 3.1, the maximum value is 4.6.

Answer:

D. 4.6