In a survey of 2594 adults in a recent year, 1356 say they have made a New Year's resolution. Construct 90% and 95% confidence intervals for the population proportion. Interpret the results and compare the widths of the confidence intervals.
The 90% confidence interval for the population proportion p is (___),(___)
The 95% confidence interval for the population proportion p is (___),(___)
With the given confidence, it can be said that the (A) Sample proportion or (B) Population Proportion of adults who say they have made a New Year's resolution is (A) Between the endpoints (B) Less than the upper endpoint (C) Not between the endpoints (D) Greater than the lower endpoint
Compare the widths of the confidence intervals. Choose the correct answer below.
(A) The 90% confidence interval is wider.
(B) The 95% confidence interval is wider.
(C) The confidence intervals cannot be compared.
(D) The confidence intervals are the same width.