A Researcher Wants to Estimate the Proportion of Millennials Who

question 78

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to estimate the proportion of millennials who regularly listen to podcasts (defined as at least two entire podcasts per week) . Previous studies indicate that only 18% of millennials listen regularly to podcasts, and this researcher wants to estimate if that figure has increased. For this purpose, the researcher will use a 98% confidence level and wants to estimate the population proportion within 0.01 (i.e., 1 percentage point) of the actual value. The required sample size is at least ___.

• A) 47
• B) 48
• C) 320
• D) 321
• E) 331

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Definitions:

Stereotype Promise

The expectation that individuals may perform better or show behavior aligning with positive stereotypes associated with their social group.

Performance Outcomes

Measures or results that indicate the effectiveness or success of a process, activity, or individual's achievements.

Civil Disobedience

Civil Disobedience is the act of intentionally refusing to comply with certain laws, demands, or commands of a government or occupying power, without resorting to physical violence, as a form of political protest.

Positive Deviance

Behaviors that deviate from the norms of a community or society but in ways that have beneficial or positive effects.