1. Find the best point estimate of the population proportion p. (Round to three

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1. Find the best point estimate of the population proportion p. (Round to three decimal places)

2. Identify the value of the margin of error E. (Round to three decimal places)

3. Construct the confidence interval.
? < p < ? (Round to three decimal places)

HomewOrK:Population Proportion Score: 0 of 4 pts X 7.1.13 45 of 6 (4 complete) HW Score: 22.22%, 2 of Question Help level given below to complete parts (a) through (d). A research institute pol asked respondents if they felt vulnerable to identity theft. In the poll, n ? 989 and 546 who said yes." Use a 90% confidence level. Click the lon to view atable of scores 3 parts Answer Clear All

Explanation / Answer

1. x=546, n =989

p = 546/989 = 0.552

2. Margin of Error = z * ?p(1-p)/n = 1.645 * ?0.552 (1-0.552) / 989 =  0.026012

3. Confidence interval = (0.552 - 0.026012) <p < (0.552 + 0.026012)

= 0.526 < p <0.578

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