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2. Read the following article published by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Angus ReidPublicOpinion A VISIONCRITICAL Practice For Immediate Release Canadian Public Opinion Poll Page 1 of 4 THE PENNY Two Thirds of Canadians Agree with Decision to Phase Out the Penny Three-in-five respondents are opposed to taking the five-cent coin out of circulation in Canada. [VANCOUVER - Jan. 15, 2013] - Most people in Canada are content with the idea of abandoning KEY FINDINGS the one-cent coin, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found. 68% agree with the government's decision to take the penny out of In the online survey of a representative national circulation this year sample of 1,008 Canadian adults, two thirds of respondents (68%) agree with the government's 60% oppose taking the nickel out of decision to take the penny out of circulation this circulation in Canada year Full topline results are at the end of this release. In its 2012 budget, the federal government decided to phase out the penny "due to its From January 7 to January 8, 2013, Angus Reid Public Opinion excessive and rising cost of production relative to conducted an online survey among 1,008 randomly selected face value, the increased accumulation of Canadian adults who are Angus Reid Forum panellists. The margin of error-which measures sampling variability-is +/- pennies by Canadians in their households. 3. 1%, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically environmental considerations, and the significant weighted according to the most current education, age. gender handling costs the penny imposes on retailers. and region Census data to ensure a sample representative of financial institutions and the economy in general.' the entire adult population of Canada. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding. The one-cent coin will no longer be circulated in Canada as of Feb. 4. Quebecers (73%) and British Columbians (71%) are more likely to agree with the abolition of the penny, along with male respondents (73%) and those over the age of 55 (70%). Three-in-five Canadians (60%) oppose taking the nickel out of circulation in the country, while one third (32%) support this idea. Quebecers (39%), men (38%) and Canadians aged 18-to-34 (36%) are more likely to endorse phasing out the five-cent coin.Angus ReidPublicOpinion A VISIONCRITICAL Practice For Immediate Release Canadian Public Opinion Poll Page 2 of 4 Learn about our electoral record / Consult our surveys / Follow us on Twitter About Angus Reid Public Opinion Angus Reid Public Opinion is a public affairs practice headed by Dr. Angus Reid: an industry visionary who has spent more than four decades asking questions to figure out what people feel, how they think and who they will vote for. 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Do you agree or disagree with this decision Age Canada Gender Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Agree 68% 73% 62% 66% 56% 70% Disagree 28% 23% 32% 25% 30% 28% Not sure 5% 4% 6% 8% 1% 2%Angus ReidPublicOpinion A VISIONCRITICAL Practice For Immediate Release Canadian Public Opinion Poll Page 4 of 4 The Penny Would you support or oppose taking the nickel out of circulation in Canada? Region Canada BC AB MB/SK ON PQ ATL Support 32% $1% 32% 31% 28% 39% 36% Oppose 60% 30% 61% 65% 63% 54% 55% Not sure 8% 9% 7% 1% 8% 7% 9% The Penny Would you support or oppose taking the nickel out of circulation in Canada? Gender Age Canada Male Female 18-34 35-54 55+ Support 32% 38% 27% 36% 31% 32% Oppose 60% 53% 66% 54% 62% 63% Not sure 8% 9% 7% 10% 8% 5%a. Provide a summary of the information that is presented in the report. b. State the sample size, margin of error, and confidence level for the findings. How do these support the findings? sample size margin of error confidence level c. There were approximately 28 million adults in Canada when this survey was conducted. Give an upper and lower estimate for the number of Canadian adults that would agree that the penny should be taken out of circulation