A Researcher Wants to Estimate the Proportion of the Population

question 59

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to estimate the proportion of the population which possesses a given characteristic.A random sample of size 800 is taken resulting in 360 items which possess the characteristic.The point estimate for this population proportion is _______.

• A)0.55
• B)0.45
• C)0.35
• D)0.65
• E)0.70

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Definitions:

Variable

Any event, situation, behavior, or individual characteristic that varies—that is, has at least two values.

Module

A distinct and standalone component that can operate independently or as part of a larger system, often referring to segments of educational content or software.

Parameter

A measurable attribute that defines or sets the boundaries for a system, or statistical population, often used in mathematical or statistical modeling.

Curvilinear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where the change in one variable is related to a non-linear change in another variable, often depicted as a curved graph.