SOLUTION: In a population analyzed, 11% of people preferred the 8am class. In a random sample of 160 students, the proportion is 0.10. What are the values of p and p̂?

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Question 781754: In a population analyzed, 11% of people preferred the 8am class. In a random sample of 160 students, the proportion is 0.10. What are the values of p and p̂?
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In a population analyzed, 11% of people preferred the 8am class. In a random sample of 160 students, the proportion is 0.10. What are the values of p and p̂?
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p is a population parameter: p = 0.11
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p-hat is a sample statistic:: p-hat = 0.10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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