Math Problem Statement

anwser C)

Find the probability that the value of the sample proportion/percentage will be at most 25%.

Solution

To calculate the probability for part (c), we can use the following steps based on the normal approximation:

Given Data:

  • Mean (μp^\mu_{\hat{p}}) = 0.2735
  • Standard deviation (σp^\sigma_{\hat{p}}) = 0.01934
  • We are finding P(p^0.25)P(\hat{p} \leq 0.25).

Standardizing to the Z-Score:

The formula for the z-score is: z=p^μp^σp^z = \frac{\hat{p} - \mu_{\hat{p}}}{\sigma_{\hat{p}}} Substitute the values: z=0.250.27350.01934=0.02350.019341.215z = \frac{0.25 - 0.2735}{0.01934} = \frac{-0.0235}{0.01934} \approx -1.215

Finding the Probability:

Using standard normal distribution tables or a calculator, find P(Z1.215)P(Z \leq -1.215): P(Z1.215)0.1122P(Z \leq -1.215) \approx 0.1122

Thus, the correct answer for P(p^0.25)P(\hat{p} \leq 0.25) is approximately 0.1122.

Let me know if you want further clarification! Here are 5 questions that expand this context:

  1. How do you interpret a z-score in the context of probabilities?
  2. What is the significance of the standard deviation in these calculations?
  3. How would the probability change if the sample size were larger?
  4. How can you check if the normal approximation is appropriate for a problem like this?
  5. How do these probabilities relate to confidence intervals in hypothesis testing?

Tip: Always confirm that the normal approximation is appropriate by checking if np10np \geq 10 and n(1p)10n(1-p) \geq 10. This ensures accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Normal Approximation
Standard Deviation
Z-Score Calculation
Probability

Formulas

z = (p̂ - μp̂) / σp̂
P(Z ≤ z)

Theorems

Central Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Statistics or AP Statistics)