Practice of Statistics in the Life Sciences
Practice of Statistics in the Life Sciences
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781319013370
Author: Brigitte Baldi, David S. Moore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.1AYK

(a)

To determine

To explain: whether it is correct to calculate from the given data

(a)

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Answer to Problem 15.1AYK

It is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Of the 1290 vote cast, 864 were “yes” response.

In this study, the responses of the question have two options, say, Yes or No. In this poll, it is not mandatory to give responses for the question. This type of survey is called voluntary survey.

It is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering.

Conclusion:

Therefore, it is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering.

(b)

To determine

To explain: whether it is correct to calculate from the given data

(b)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15.1AYK

It is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering, because it is a voluntary survey.

Explanation of Solution

It is not mandatory for online readers to give responses for the question. It depends upon online readers what to click or whether to click or not.

It is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering, because it is a voluntary survey.

Conclusion:

Therefore,it is not reasonable to calculate the confidence interval for the percent answering, because it is a voluntary survey.

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