Based on the Nielsen Ratings,the Local CBS Affiliate Claims Its

question 106

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings,the local CBS affiliate claims its 11 p.m. 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-test statistic?

• A)1.02
• B)1.22
• C)−1.02
• D)−1.22

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