The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the previous month’s unemployment rate on the first Friday of each month. Its estimate is based on a (basically) random sample of 60,000 individuals. Suppose it reports an unemployment rate of 7.9%. Calculate (to one decimal place) a 95% confidence interval for this estimate. Interpret your confidence interval.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the previous month’s unemployment rate on the first Friday of each month. Its estimate is based on a (basically) random sample of 60,000 individuals. Suppose it reports an unemployment rate of 7.9%. Calculate (to one decimal place) a 95% confidence interval for this estimate. Interpret your confidence interval.

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