MCQ
If the random error in the arithmetic mean of $50$ observations is $\alpha$, then the random error in the arithmetic mean of $150$ observations would be
  • $\frac{\alpha}{3}$
  • B
    $3 \alpha$
  • C
    $\alpha$
  • D
    $2 \alpha$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\frac{\alpha}{3}$
a
(a)

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