Comparing Sample Mean and Population Mean

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I thought that they were both the same, they're mean of the sample aren't they?
 
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When you first encounter such terms get the precise definition. The definitions are not written in stone. Sometimes you need to distinguish between sample mean (average) and theoretical mean.
 

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