Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321989178
Author: Neil A. Weiss
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 4E
a.
To determine
To explain: What is population proportion.
b.
To determine
To explain: What symbol is used for population proportion.
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Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
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