andom sample of 245 adults was collected and it was found that 172 still had their wisdom teeth. Using this information construct an approximate 90% confidence interval for the proportion of adults who have had their wisdom teeth removed.

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How to calculate a 90% confidence interval?

A dentist is interested in the proportion of adults who have had their wisdom teeth removed. To determine this, a
random sample of 245 adults was collected and it was found that 172 still had their wisdom teeth.
Using this information construct an approximate 90% confidence interval for the proportion of adults who have
had their wisdom teeth removed.
Transcribed Image Text:A dentist is interested in the proportion of adults who have had their wisdom teeth removed. To determine this, a random sample of 245 adults was collected and it was found that 172 still had their wisdom teeth. Using this information construct an approximate 90% confidence interval for the proportion of adults who have had their wisdom teeth removed.
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