When a Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion Is Constructed

question 106

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.

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Definitions:

DNA Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA that specifies the inclusion of a particular amino acid in a protein or indicates a start or stop signal in protein synthesis.

RNA Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in RNA that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid during protein synthesis.

Complementary

Two things that complete or enhance each other's qualities, often referring to the pairing of bases in DNA.

AUG

A codon that both signals the start of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine in genetic sequences.