The Chairman of a Statistics Department in a Certain College $\pi$

question 55

Essay

The chairman of a statistics department in a certain college believes that 70% of the department's graduate assistantships are given to international students.A random sample of 50 graduate assistants is taken.Assume that the chairman is correct and that $\pi$
= 0.70.What is the sampling distribution of the sample proportion p? Explain.

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Definitions:

Proper Order

A phrase referring to the correct or suitable arrangement or sequence of elements or actions.

Hypothesis

Supposition established by reasoning after consideration of available evidence; it can be tested by obtaining more data, often by experimentation.

Informed Statement

A declaration or proclamation made with full knowledge and understanding of the facts and implications.

Processes

Sequences of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.