In a Campaign Speech, a Candidate for Governor Stated That

question 117

True/False

In a campaign speech, a candidate for governor stated that about 63 percent of the people in the state were in favor of spending additional money on higher education. After the speech, a polling agency surveyed a random sample of 400 people and found 234 people who favored more spending on higher education. Based on the candidate's statement, the probability of finding 234 or fewer is approximately 0.97.

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