Question: The following statistical study gives a sample statistic and a margin of error. Find the confidence interval and answer any additional questions. A national survey

The following statistical study gives a sample statistic and a margin of error. Find the confidence interval and answer any additional questions.

A national survey of 1502

1502 respondents reached on land lines and cell phones found that the percentage of adults who favor legalized abortion has dropped from 51

51% a year ago to 45

45%. The study claimed that the error attributable to sampling is plus or minus

4

4 percentage points. Would you claim that a majority of people oppose legalizedabortion?

The confidence interval for the study is

nothing

#% to nothing #%.

(Type integer or decimals. Use ascendingorder.)

Would you claim that a majority of people oppose legalizedabortion?

A.

Yes, the majority of people oppose legalized abortion because the confidence interval for those in favor of legalized abortion is below50%.

B.

No, the majority of people do not oppose legalized abortion because the confidence interval for those against legalized abortion is below50%.

C.

No, the majority of people do not oppose legalized abortion because the confidence interval for those in favor of legalized abortion is below50%.

D.

The claim cannot be determined from the information given.

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