EBK STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BUSINESS
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Chapter 9, Problem 16E
Ms. Maria Wilson is considering running for mayor of Bear Gulch, Montana. Before completing the petitions, she decides to conduct a survey of voters in Bear Gulch. A sample of 400 voters reveals that 300 would support her in the November election.
- 1. Estimate the value of the population proportion.
- 2. Develop a 99% confidence interval for the population proportion.
- 3. Interpret your findings.
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