Question

Determine whether the statement is true or false. To estimate the value of​ p, the population proportion of​ successes, use the point estimate x. A. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate ModifyingAbove p with caret equals StartFraction n Over ModifyingAbove q with caret EndFractionp= n q. B. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate ModifyingAbove p with caret equals StartFraction x Over n EndFractionp= x n. C. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate ModifyingAbove p with caret equals StartFraction n Over x EndFractionp= n x. D. ​True, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate ModifyingAbove p with caretpequals=x.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

A point estimate, the population proportion of​ successes, is found using the formula p = x / n where x is the number of successes and n is the sample size. Using this definition, the statement is false since p ≠ x. The best option is B.

• A. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate p equals n over q.
• B. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate p equals x over n.
• C. ​False, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate p equals n over x.
• D. ​True, to estimate the value of​ p, use the point estimate p equals x.