Which of the Following Is NOT an Acceptable Method of Estimating

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of estimating the population standard deviation?

A) Perform a pilot study.
B) Divide the estimated range of variation by 2.
C) Use an estimate based on past studies of the same phenomenon.
D) Divide the estimated range of variation by 6.
E) Use an estimate based on the method used to measure the important variables.