Assume That a Sample Is Used to Estimate a Population

question 32

Multiple Choice

Assume that a sample is used to estimate a population proportion p. Find the margin of error E that corresponds to the given statistics and confidence level.
95% confidence; n=2388, x=1672

• A) 0.0248
• B) 0.0184
• C) 0.0156
• D) 0.0206

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