Based on the 95% Confidence Interval, Should the Quality Control

question 31

Multiple Choice

Based on the 95% confidence interval, should the Quality Control Department conclude that the percentage of rework for the electrical components is lower than the rate of 12% for non-electrical components?

• A) Yes, because the lower limit of the confidence interval is 7.4%.
• B) Yes, because 12% is contained with the 95% confidence interval.
• C) No, because 12% is contained with the 95% confidence interval.
• D) No, because the upper limit of the confidence interval is 13.0%.
• E) We cannot say since the sample size is not large enough.

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