From the sample statistics, find the value of$\bar{ p}$ used to test the hypothesis that the population proportions are equal
-$$\begin{array} { l l }
\mathrm { n } _ { 1 } = 100 & \mathrm { n } _ { 2 } = 100 \
\mathrm { x } _ { 1 } = 36 & \mathrm { x } _ { 2 } = 37
\end{array}$$
A) $0.365$
B) $0.402$
C) $0.329$
D) $0.256$

Question

From the sample statistics, find the value of$\bar{ p}$ used to test the hypothesis that the population proportions are equal
-$$\begin{array} { l l } 
\mathrm { n } _ { 1 } = 100 & \mathrm { n } _ { 2 } = 100 \
\mathrm { x } _ { 1 } = 36 & \mathrm { x } _ { 2 } = 37
\end{array}$$
A) $0.365$
B) $0.402$
C) $0.329$
D) $0.256$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

$\bar{ p} = \frac{x_1 + x_2}{n_1 + n_2} = \frac{36 + 37}{100 + 100} = \frac{73}{200} = 0.365$. This pooled proportion is used when testing the hypothesis that two population proportions are equal.

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