EU (European Union) Countries Report That 46% of Their Labor

question 8

Multiple Choice

EU (European Union) countries report that 46% of their labor force is female.The United Nations wants to determine if the percentage of females in the U.S.labor force is the same.Based on a sample of 500 employment records, representatives from the United States Department of Labor find that 240 are female.What is the margin of error for the 95% confidence interval of the proportion of females in the U.S.labor force?

• A)0.022
• B)0.044
• C)0.036
• D)0.056
• E)0.089

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Definitions:

Prejudiced Attitudes

Preconceived opinions or judgments towards people or a group that are not based on reason or actual experience, often negative and discriminatory.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society and develop a sense of self.

Racial Attitudes

The beliefs, feelings, and behaviors individuals hold towards others based on their racial identity.

Assimilation Perspective

A theory or viewpoint that suggests that minority groups gradually adopt the patterns and norms of the dominant culture, leading to a loss of cultural distinctiveness.