If we assume the "highest" amount of variability when estimating p and q, then p and q are ____ and ____ respectively.
A) 50; 50
B) 1; 99
C) 0; 100
D) 1.96; 1.96
E) 2.58; 2.58

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The highest variability occurs when p = 50% and q = 50%, as this is the point where the product p*q is maximized, leading to the greatest standard deviation in a binomial distribution.

If We Assume the "Highest" Amount of Variability When Estimating