A random sample of 415 potential voters was interviewed three weeks before the start of a state-wide campaign for governor; 223 of the 415 said they favored the new candidate over the incumbent (the only two candidates running). Is there sufficient evidence to support that if the election were held this day that the new candidate would win? Which of the following should be used to answer this question? One sample Z test on the proportion Two sample t test on the mean One sample nonparametric test Paired t test on the mean

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A random sample of 415 potential voters was interviewed three weeks before the
start of a state-wide campaign for governor; 223 of the 415 said they favored the
new candidate over the incumbent (the only two candidates running). Is there
sufficient evidence to support that if the election were held this day that the new
candidate would win? Which of the following should be used to answer this
question?
One sample Z test on the proportion
OTWO sample t test on the mean
One sample nonparametric test
Paired t test on the mean
Transcribed Image Text:A random sample of 415 potential voters was interviewed three weeks before the start of a state-wide campaign for governor; 223 of the 415 said they favored the new candidate over the incumbent (the only two candidates running). Is there sufficient evidence to support that if the election were held this day that the new candidate would win? Which of the following should be used to answer this question? One sample Z test on the proportion OTWO sample t test on the mean One sample nonparametric test Paired t test on the mean
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