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NClaborn

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A politician who is running for the office of governor of a state with 4 million registered voters commissions a survey. In the survey, 54 of the 5,000 registered voters interviewed say they plan to vote for her. The population of interest is:
 A. the 4 million registered voters in the state.
  B. the 5,000 registered voters interviewed.
  C. the 54 who plan to vote for her.
  D. all the residents of the state.

Question 2

Which of the following is a measure of the reliability of a statistical inference?
 A. A population parameter.
  B. A significance level.
  C. A descriptive statistic.
  D. A sample statistic.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Analysis:
A. Correct. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
B. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
C. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
D. Incorrect. The population of interest is the total number of voters.
ANSWER : A

Answer to Question 2

Analysis:
A. Incorrect. A significance level is the measure of the reliability of a statistical inference.
B. Correct. A significance level is the measure of the reliability of a statistical inference.
C. Incorrect. A significance level is the measure of the reliability of a statistical inference.
D. Incorrect. A significance level is the measure of the reliability of a statistical inference.
ANSWER : B


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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