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Constructing and Interpreting Confidence Intervals. In Exercises 13-16, use the given sample data and confidence level. In each case, (a) find the best point estimate of the population proportion p; (b) identify the value of the margin of error E; (c) construct the confidence interval; (d) write a statement that correctly interprets the confidence interval.
Mickey D's In a study of the accuracy of fast food drive-through orders, McDonald's had 33 orders that were not accurate among 362 orders observed (based on data from QSR magazine). Construct a 95% confidence interval for the proportion of orders that are not accurate.
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