In a Local University, 10% of the Students Live in the Dormitories

question 77

Short Answer

In a local university, 10% of the students live in the dormitories. A random sample of 100 students is selected for a particular study.
a.What is the probability that the sample proportion (the proportion living in the dormitories) is between 0.172 and 0.178?
b.What is the probability that the sample proportion (the proportion living in the dormitories) is greater than 0.025?

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Definitions:

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within cells that is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Cell Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, regulating the entry and exit of substances.

Concentration of Ions

The measure of the number of ions in a particular volume of fluid, indicating the electrical conductivity and chemical properties of the fluid.

Microfilaments

Thin strands within the cytoskeleton of a cell, primarily composed of the protein actin, and involved in various forms of cell movement and structure.