In a survey of 2591 adults in a recent​ year 1414, say they have made a New​ Year's resolution. Construct​ 90% and​ 95% confidence intervals for the population proportion. Interpret the results and compare the widths of the confidence intervals

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In a survey of 2591 adults in a recent​ year 1414, say they have made a New​ Year's resolution. Construct​ 90% and​ 95% confidence intervals for the population proportion. Interpret the results and compare the widths of the confidence intervals

 

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