95% confidence limits for P are _________________?

Correct answer: D. P±1.96√p2q2/n

  • A. P±2.18√p2q2/n
  • B. P±1.65(pq/n)
  • C. P±1.96 p2q2/√n
  • D. P±1.96√p2q2/n

Explanation

For a population proportion, the 95% confidence interval is estimated proportion ± 1.96√(pq/n), where q = 1 − p. Option d is evidently intended, although the powers or subscripts in the displayed formula appear garbled.

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