Use the sample data and confidence level given below to complete parts​ (a) through​ (d). A research institute poll asked respondents if they felt vulnerable to identity theft. In the​ poll, n equals 1065 and x equals 525 who said​ "yes." Use a 90% confidence level.   a)Find the best point estimate of the population proportion p. b)Identify the value of the margin of error E. c)Construct the confidence interval. d)Write a statement that correctly interprets the confidence interval.

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Use the sample data and confidence level given below to complete parts​ (a) through​ (d). A research institute poll asked respondents if they felt vulnerable to identity theft. In the​ poll, n equals 1065 and x equals 525 who said​ "yes." Use a 90% confidence level.
 
a)Find the best point estimate of the population proportion p.
b)Identify the value of the margin of error E.
c)Construct the confidence interval.
d)Write a statement that correctly interprets the confidence interval.
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The random variable feeling vulnerable follows normal distribution.

The sample size is 1065.

The number of successes is 525.

We have to construct the 90% confidence interval for the proportion.

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