An Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis
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ISBN: 9781305269477
Author: R. Lyman Ott, Micheal T. Longnecker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.8, Problem 8E
a.
To determine
Explain the difference between the two estimates of the percentage for households using biodegradable detergents.
b.
To determine
Mention the biases that might be introduced into two types of surveys.
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