Question

The​ _____ _____ denoted $\mathrm{p}$​ is given by the formula $\mathrm{p}=\underline{}$, where $\mathrm{x}$ is the number of individuals with a specified character in a sample of $\mathrm{n}$ individuals.

• A. sample proportion
• B. $\underline{\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{n}}}$

Answer 1

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The sample proportion describes the proportion of individuals in a sample with a certain characteristic or trait.

To find the sample proportion, divide the number of people (or items) who have the characteristic of interest by the total number of people (or items) in the sample.

So for a sample of $\mathrm{n}$ individuals with $\mathrm{x}$ be the number of individuals with a specified character.

Then sample proportion is $\mathrm{p}=\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{n}}$

Hence, complete sentence is : The​ sample proportion denoted $\mathrm{p}$​ is given by the formula $\mathrm{p}=\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{n}}$, where $\mathrm{x}$ is the number of individuals with a specified character in a sample of $\mathrm{n}$ individuals.