A Study Attempted to Estimate the Proportion of Florida Residents

question 16

Multiple Choice

A study attempted to estimate the proportion of Florida residents who were willing to spend more tax dollars on protecting the Florida beaches from environmental disasters. Twenty-five hundred florida residents were surveyed.Which of the following describes the variable of interest in the
Study?

• A) the 2500 Florida residents surveyed
• B) the response to the question, "Are you willing to spend more tax dollars on protecting the Florida beaches from environmental disasters?"
• C) the response to the question "Do you live along the beach?"
• D) the response to the question "Do you use the beach?"

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Definitions:

Absolute Standard

A measure or criterion that is not influenced by external factors and remains constant over time.

In-kind Transfers

Non-monetary goods and services provided by governments to individuals in need, such as food stamps or housing assistance.

Standard of Living

The degree of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a person, group, or society.

Income Earners

are individuals or entities that receive income through work, investments, or other sources.