Chapter 8: Q.11 (page 477)
If the Census did another survey, kept the error bound the same, and surveyed only people instead of , what would happen to the level of confidence? Why?
Short Answer
The confidence level decreases.
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Chapter 8: Q.11 (page 477)
If the Census did another survey, kept the error bound the same, and surveyed only people instead of , what would happen to the level of confidence? Why?
The confidence level decreases.
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A poll of 1,200 voters asked what the most significant issue was in the upcoming election. Sixty-five percent answered the economy. We are interested in the population proportion of voters who feel the economy is the most important.
Define the random variable X in words
A poll of 1,200 voters asked what the most significant issue was in the upcoming election. Sixty-five percent answered the economy. We are interested in the population proportion of voters who feel the economy is the most important.
Define the random variable P′ in words.
If the Census wants to increase its level of confidence and keep the error bound the same by taking another survey, what changes should it make?
Define the random variables and in words.
Suppose that the insurance companies did do a survey. They randomly surveyed drivers and found that claimed they always buckle up. We are interested in the population proportion of drivers who claim they always buckle up.
a. i. x = __________ ii. n = __________ iii. p′ = __________
b. Define the random variables and , in words.
c. Which distribution should you use for this problem? Explain your choice.
d. Construct a confidence interval for the population proportion who claim they always buckle up. i. State the confidence interval. ii. Sketch the graph. iii. Calculate the error bound.
e. If this survey were done by telephone, list three difficulties the companies might have in obtaining random results.
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