Sampling Distributions for Differences in Sample Proportions

AP Statistics· difficulty 4/5

SD of p̂₁ − p̂₂ for independent samples is

  • A

    Cannot be computed

  • B

    p₁(1−p₁) + p₂(1−p₂)

  • C

    √(p₁(1−p₁)/n₁ + p₂(1−p₂)/n₂)

    check_circle
  • D

    (p₁ − p₂)/√n

Explanation

Variances of p̂s add; SD is the square root.

Want 10 more like this — adaptive to your weak spots?

Related questions