Based on the Nielsen Ratings, the Local CBS Affiliate Claims

question 43

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the z-statistic?

• A) 1.02
• B) 1.22
• C) -1.02
• D) -1.22

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