You Read in the Newspaper That Proposition Q Is Favored

question 39

Multiple Choice

You read in the newspaper that Proposition Q is favored by 57% of those polled. The results of the survey are said to be accurate within ±2 percentage points using a 95% level of confidence. From the information provided, it can be inferred that the actual population value is probably between _____.

• A)58% and 64%
• B)57% and 95%
• C)55% and 59%
• D)93% and 97%

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