A Random Sample of 400 Items from a Population Shows

question 23

Multiple Choice

A random sample of 400 items from a population shows that 160 of the sample items possess a given characteristic.A random sample of 400 items from a second population resulted in 110 of the sample items possessing the characteristic.Using this data,a 99% confidence interval is constructed to estimate the difference in population proportions which possess the given characteristic.The resulting confidence interval is _______.

• A) 0.06 to 0.19
• B) 0.05 to 0.22
• C) 0.09 to 0.16
• D) 0.04 to 0.21
• E) 0.05 to 0.23

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Definitions:

Novation

The act of replacing an old obligation with a new one, thereby extinguishing the original obligation.

Consideration

In contract law, the benefit or value that each party agrees to give or receive as part of a legal agreement.

Satisfaction

The fulfillment of a need or desire; in a legal context, the discharge of an obligation or debt.

Portrait

A portrait refers to a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.