A survey of 1000 people was conducted. 44% said they found it hard to adopt a child in the US. margin of sampling is + or - 3%. with a 95% confidence level. What is the relevant sample statisic? Is 0.42 a plausible value of the population proportion? Is 0.50 a plausible value?

A survey of 1000 people was conducted. 44% said they found it hard to adopt a child in the US. margin of sampling is + or - 3%. with a 95% confidence level. What is the relevant sample statisic? Is 0.42 a plausible value of the population proportion? Is 0.50 a plausible value?

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Is 0.42 a plausible value of the population proportion? Is 0.50 a plausible value?

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