Sampling Distributions for Sample Proportions

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

A random sample of n = 200 students is taken from a large university where 30% have a campus job.

np = 60, n(1-p) = 140

Which statement best describes the sampling distribution of p̂?

  • A

    Approximately normal because np = 60 ≥ 10 and n(1-p) = 140 ≥ 10.

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  • B

    Cannot be determined without σ.

  • C

    Exactly normal because the population is large.

  • D

    Skewed right because p < 0.5.

Explanation

Large Counts is satisfied (60 ≥ 10 and 140 ≥ 10), so p̂ is approximately normal.

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