6. Inference for Categorical Data(COLON) Proportions
Estimating A Population Proportion — Quiz
Test your understanding of estimating a population proportion with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What is the parameter being estimated when constructing a confidence interval for a population proportion?
Question 2
Which symbol is used for the sample proportion?
Question 3
Which expression gives the point estimate for a population proportion?
Question 4
A random sample of $200$ students finds that $56$ prefer online homework. What is the sample proportion?
Question 5
Which condition is most directly checked to justify using a normal approximation for a confidence interval for a population proportion?