When a Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion Is Constructed

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a confidence interval for a population proportion is constructed for a sample size n = 30 and the value of = .4, the interval is based on

• A) the z distribution.
• B) the t distribution.
• C) the exponential distribution.
• D) the Poisson distribution.
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Rhizobia

Soil bacteria that fix nitrogen after becoming established inside root nodules of legumes.

Infection Threads

Filamentous structures formed by certain bacteria during the infection process of plant roots, facilitating microbial entry.

Legume

(1) A simple, dry fruit that develops from a single carpel and splits open at maturity along two sutures to release seeds. (2) Any member of the pea family (e.g., pea, bean, peanut, alfalfa).

Soil Organisms

A diverse group of living entities in soil, including bacteria, fungi, insects, and earthworms, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.