Question

A news service conducted a survey of 1026 adults ages 18 years or older in a certain​ country, August 31minus−September ​2, 2015. The respondents were​ asked, "Of every tax dollar that goes to the federal​ government, how many cents of each dollar would you say are​ wasted?" Of the 1026 individuals​ surveyed, 36​% indicated that 51 cents or more is wasted. The news service reported that 3636​% of all adults in the country 18 years or older believe the federal government wastes at least 51 cents of each dollar​ spent, with a margin of error of 55​% and a 99​% level of confidence. Complete parts ​(a) through​ (e) below. What is the research​objective?

A. To determine the number of adults in the country paying their taxes to the federal government
B. To determine the percent of adults in the country who believe the federal government wastes 51 cents or more of every dollar
C. To determine the number of adults in the country
D. To determine the number of adults in the country who believe the federal government wastes 51 cents or more of every dollar

Answer 1

B. To determine the percent of adults in the country who believe the federal government wastes 51 cents or more of every dollar.

Explanation:

Given that:

sample size = 1026

sample proportion = 0.36

Margin of error = 55% = 0.55

Confidence interval level = 99%

The purpose of this question is to determine the research objective:

The research objectives indicate the intention of the study, the objectives,\ or the main idea. This main idea arises from a need (the research problem) and refined into specific questions (i.e. the research questions). From, the given information, the research objective is to determine the percent of adults in the country who believe the federal government wastes 51 cents or more of every dollar.