A Random Sample of 525 People Was Taken from a Very

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Multiple Choice

A random sample of 525 people was taken from a very large population. 225 of the people in the sample were female. The standard error of the proportion is

• A) 0.9783.
• B) 0.0217.
• C) 0.9668.
• D) 0.0332.

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Definitions:

Cortisone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used medicinally to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency.

Cortisol

Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that responds to stress on a long-term basis; reduces inflammation and promotes protein and fat metabolism.

Adrenal Cortex

Outer portion of the adrenal gland; secretes mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, and glucocorticoids, such as cortisol.

Long-Term Stress

Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.