Question

(1 point) Assume that adults were randomly selected for a poll. They were asked if they "favor or oppose using federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos. Of those polled, 481 were in favor, 400 were opposed, and 116 were unsure. A politician claims that people don't really were unsure, and use a 0.05 significance level to test the claim that the proportion of subjects who respond in favor is equal to 0.5. Identify the conclusion for this hypothesis test Reject Ho- There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the responses are equivalent to a coin toss Fail to reject Ho- There is not sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the A) claim that the responses are equivalent to a coin toss. C) Fail to reject Ho- There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the responses are equivalent to a coin toss. D) Reject Ho- There is sufficient evidence to warrant rejection of the claim that the responses are equivalent to a coin toss.

Answer 1

There is a total of 481+400+116 =997 responses

the point estimate for the proportion of subjects who respond in favour:

option B is right