9 Multiple choice All other things being equal what happens

9. Multiple choice: All other things being equal, what happens to the size of the standard error as sample size is decreased? (1pt.) a. The standard error gets larger b. The standard error is unaffected by sample size c. The standard error gets smaller d. Impossible to determine based on the information provided.

Solution

decreases. because std error = std dev / sqrt(n)

. The standard error gets smaller