UNDERSTANDABLE STATISTICS(LL)/ACCESS
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Chapter 7.3, Problem 20P
(a)
To determine
Find the point estimate for p.
(b)
To determine
Find the 95% confidence interval for p.
Interpret the confidence interval.
(c)
To determine
Explain how the results regarding the percentage of supermarket shoppers who stock up on real-bargain items can be reported.
Mention the margin of error based on a 95% confidence interval.
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UNDERSTANDABLE STATISTICS(LL)/ACCESS
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