Value of the proportion of the population

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Mrs. Maria Wilson considers the possibility of running for mayor of the city of Bear Gulch.  A sample of 400 voters reveals that 300 would support her in the elections of November.

a) Calculate the value of the proportion of the population.

b) Calculate the standard error of the proportion.

c) Develop a confidence interval of 99% for the population proportion.

d) Interpret or explain your findings or results.

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