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Question

Taking the weighted average of observed sample proportions to obtain a single estimate of the population proportion is known as the _____.

a.

pooled estimator

b.

quasi-population proportion

c.

weighted population proportion

d.

weighted sample estimation

When determining whether or not three observed proportions are representative of varying underlying populations, we make comparisons between _____.

a.

observed and critical proportions

b.

observed and expected frequencies

c.

sample and population proportions

d.

means and standard deviations between populations

Explanation / Answer

Taking the weighted average of observed sample proportions to obtain a single estimate of the population proportion is known as the Pooled Estimator. Option a

When determining whether or not three observed proportions are representative of varying underlying populations, we make comparisons between observed and expected frequencies. Option b.

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