A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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The Tennessean, an online newspaper located in Nashville, Tennessee, conducts a daily poll to obtain reader opinions on a variety of current issues. In a recent
poll, 757 readers responded to the following question: "If a constitutional amendment to ban a state income tax is placed on the ballot in Tennessee, would you
want it to pass?" Possible responses were Yes, No, or Not Sure (The Tennessean website).
a. What was the sample size for this poll? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
757
b. Are the data categorical or quantitative?
Categorical
c. Would it make more sense to use averages or percentages as a summary of the data for this question?
Percentages
d. Of the respondents in the United States, 55% sald Yes, they would want it to pass. How many individuals provided this response? Round your answer up to
the nearest whole number.
511
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Transcribed Image Text:The Tennessean, an online newspaper located in Nashville, Tennessee, conducts a daily poll to obtain reader opinions on a variety of current issues. In a recent poll, 757 readers responded to the following question: "If a constitutional amendment to ban a state income tax is placed on the ballot in Tennessee, would you want it to pass?" Possible responses were Yes, No, or Not Sure (The Tennessean website). a. What was the sample size for this poll? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. 757 b. Are the data categorical or quantitative? Categorical c. Would it make more sense to use averages or percentages as a summary of the data for this question? Percentages d. Of the respondents in the United States, 55% sald Yes, they would want it to pass. How many individuals provided this response? Round your answer up to the nearest whole number. 511 Hide Feedback Partially Correct Hint(a) Check SMy Work
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