A Sample of 250 Observations Is to Be Selected at Random

question 42

Multiple Choice

A sample of 250 observations is to be selected at random from an infinite population. Given that the population proportion is 0.25, the standard error of the sampling distribution of the sample proportion is:

• A)0.0274.
• B)0.50.
• C)0.0316.
• D)0.0548.

Comprehend the decision-making process in hypothesis testing based on p-values and statistical significance.

Identify and interpret the regions of rejection and non-rejection in hypothesis testing.

Understand the role and interpretation of alpha (α) level in hypothesis testing.

Recognize the impact of sample size on the power of a hypothesis test.

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