Compute the Standard Error of a Sampling Distribution

question 16

Multiple Choice

Compute the standard error of a sampling distribution.
-A recent survey of 120 senior citizens at a local supermarket found that 44% have
Purchased reusable cloth bags for groceries. What is the standard error of the sampling
Distribution of the sample proportion?

• A) 0.0021
• B) 0.0453
• C) 0.2464
• D) 0.0370
• E) 0.1030

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