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Chapter 5.A, Problem 47E
Margin of Error. The following summaries of statistical studies give a sample statistic and a margin of error. Find the confidence interval and answer any additional questions.
47. A poll is conducted the day before an election for state senator. There are only two candidates running. The poll shows that 53% of the voters surveyed favor the Republican candidate, with a margin of error of ± 2.5 percentage points. Should the Republican plan a victory party? Why or why not?
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Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach plus NEW MyMathLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition) (Bennett Science & Math Titles)
Ch. 5.A - You conduct a poll in which you randomly select...Ch. 5.A - Results of the poll described in question 1 would...Ch. 5.A - When we say that a sample is representative of the...Ch. 5.A - Consider an experiment designed to test whether...Ch. 5.A - The experiment described in question 4 is a....Ch. 5.A - The purpose of a placebo is a. to prevent...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 7QQCh. 5.A - An experiment is single-blind if a. it lacks a...Ch. 5.A - Poll X predicts that Powell will receive 49% of...Ch. 5.A - A survey reveals that 12% of Americans believe...
Ch. 5.A - 1. Why do we say that the term statistics has two...Ch. 5.A - 2. Define the terms populatíon, sample, population...Ch. 5.A - Describe the five basic steps in a statistical...Ch. 5.A - Why is a so important that a statistical study use...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 5ECh. 5.A - Prob. 6ECh. 5.A - What is a placebo? Describe the placebo effect and...Ch. 5.A - What is meant by the margin of error in a survey...Ch. 5.A - In my experimental study, I used a sample that was...Ch. 5.A - I followed all the guidelines for sample selection...Ch. 5.A - I wanted to test the effects of vitamin C on...Ch. 5.A - I don’t believe the results of the experiment...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 13ECh. 5.A - By choosing my sample carefully, I can make a good...Ch. 5.A - Population and Sample. For the following studies,...Ch. 5.A - 15–20: Population and Sample. For the following...Ch. 5.A - 15–20: Population and Sample. For the following...Ch. 5.A - 15–20: Population and Sample. 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Determine whether the following...Ch. 5.A - Type of Study. Determine whether the following...Ch. 5.A - Type of Study. Determine whether the following...Ch. 5.A - Type of Study. Determine whether the following...Ch. 5.A - What Type of Study? What type of statistical study...Ch. 5.A - What Type of Study? What type of statistical study...Ch. 5.A - What Type of Study? What type of statistical study...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 44ECh. 5.A - Prob. 45ECh. 5.A - Prob. 46ECh. 5.A - Margin of Error. The following summaries of...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 48ECh. 5.A - Margin of Error. The following summaries of...Ch. 5.A - Margin of Error. The following summaries of...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 51ECh. 5.A - Prob. 52ECh. 5.A - Prob. 53ECh. 5.A - Prob. 54ECh. 5.A - Real Studies. Consider the following statistical...Ch. 5.A - Real Studies. Consider the following statistical...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 57ECh. 5.A - Prob. 58ECh. 5.A - Prob. 59ECh. 5.A - Prob. 60ECh. 5.A - Statistics in the News. Select three news stories...Ch. 5.A - 62. Statistics in Your Major. Write two to three...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 63ECh. 5.A - Prob. 64ECh. 5.A - 65. Poor Sampling. Find a new article about a...Ch. 5.A - 66. Good Sampling. Find a recent news article that...Ch. 5.A - 67. Margin of Error. Find a report of a recent...Ch. 5.A - Prob. 68ECh. 5.A - Prob. 69ECh. 5.B - You read about an issue that was the subject of an...Ch. 5.B - A study conducted by the oil company Exxon Mobil...Ch. 5.B - Consider a study designed to learn about the...Ch. 5.B - The show American Idol selects winners based on...Ch. 5.B - Consider an experiment in which you measure the...Ch. 5.B - Consider a survey in which 1000 people are asked...Ch. 5.B - Imagine that a survey of randomly selected people...Ch. 5.B - You want to know whether people prefer Smith or...Ch. 5.B - A self-selected survey is one in which a. the...Ch. 5.B - If a statistical study is carefully conducted tn...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 1ECh. 5.B - Prob. 2ECh. 5.B - Prob. 3ECh. 5.B - Prob. 4ECh. 5.B - The TV survey got more than 1 million...Ch. 5.B - Thc survey of religious beliefs suffered from...Ch. 5.B - My experiment proved beyond a doubt that vitamin C...Ch. 5.B - Everyone who jogs for exercise should try the new...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 11ECh. 5.B - 9–20: Should You Believe This Study? Based solely...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 17ECh. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Study? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 20ECh. 5.B - 21–26: Should You Believe This Claim? Based solely...Ch. 5.B - Should You Believe This Claim? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 23ECh. 5.B - Prob. 24ECh. 5.B - Prob. 25ECh. 5.B - Should You Believe This Claim? Based solely on the...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 27ECh. 5.B - Prob. 28ECh. 5.B - Prob. 29ECh. 5.B - Prob. 30ECh. 5.B - Prob. 31ECh. 5.B - Prob. 32ECh. 5.B - Bias. Identify at least one potential source of...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 34ECh. 5.B - 35. Its All in the Wording. Princeton Survey...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 36ECh. 5.B - Prob. 37ECh. 5.B - Stat-Bytes. Much like sound bytes of news stories,...Ch. 5.B - Prob. 39ECh. 5.B - Prob. 40ECh. 5.B - Prob. 41ECh. 5.B - Prob. 42ECh. 5.B - Accurate Headlines? Consider the following...Ch. 5.B - 43–44: Accurate Headlines? Consider the following...Ch. 5.B - 45. What is the Question? Discuss the differences...Ch. 5.B - 46. Exercise and Dementia. 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