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If the survey was based on 1,000 people, give the 95% confidence interval? Interpret this confidence interval in the context of the problem.

Does the confidence interval support the headline? Why or why not?
3. A newspaper headline states that the majority of Americans support an amendment to the constitution banning flag burning. Reading the article further you note that a survey was conducted in which 52% supported such an amendment. What is the problem with the headline?
 
If the survey was based on 1,000 people, give the 95% confidence interval? Interpret this confidence interval in the context of the problem.


Total = 1000
Confidence = 95%
Thus
= 1000*95/100 = 950 ..................... Answer
 
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