Fifty People Are Selected Randomly from a Certain Population and It

question 19

Multiple Choice

Fifty people are selected randomly from a certain population and it is found that 12 people in the sample are over six feet tall. What is the best point estimate of the proportion of people in
The population who are over 6 feet tall?

• A)0.76
• B)0.24
• C)0.50
• D)0.18

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Definitions:

Stress Theory

A theory suggesting that stress results from an individual's perception that demands exceed the personal and social resources they are able to mobilize.

Family Violence

encompasses a range of abusive behaviors that occur within a family, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Intense Stress

A high level of psychological pressure or strain, which can impact an individual's mental and physical health.

Serious Family Violence

Acts of family violence characterized by severe physical harm, serious emotional abuse, or life-threatening actions towards family members.