x1=18,n1=30,x2=10,n2=20;95%confidence interval

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(a) The -0.018to0.36confldence interval for the difference in two population proportion is necessary.

(b) Using the two-proportions plus-four z-interval approach, the needed confidence interval for the difference between the two-population proportion is -0.018to 0.36. The results are in line with the stated exercise outcomes, which have a 95%confidence level.

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Part (a) Step 1: Given information

Given in the question that,x1=18,n1=30,x2=10,n2=20

we need to use the two-proportions plus-four z-interval procedure to find the required confidence interval for the difference between the no population proportions.

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Part (a)  Step 2: Explanation

The given values are, x1=18,n1=30,x2=10,n2=20, and 95% confidence interval.

The formula for p~1is given by,

p~1=x1+1n1+2

The value of p~1is calculated as,

p~1=x1+1n1+2

=18+130+2

=0.59

The formula for p~2is given by,

p~2

The value of p~2is calculated as,

p~2=x2+1n2+2

=10+120+2

=0.5

The value of zat α/2from the z-score table is 1.96.

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Part (a) Step 3: Required confidence interval

For the difference between the two-population proportion, the needed confidence interval is determined as,

p~1p~2±zα/2p~11p~1n1+2+p~21p~2n2+2=(0.590.5)±1.96

role="math" localid="1651309362069" .0.59(10.59)30+2+0.5(10.5)20+2

=0.09±0.270

role="math" localid="1651309497132" =0.018to0.36

As a result, the -0.018 to 0.36 confidence interval for the difference in two-population proportion is necessary.

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Part (b) Step 1: Given information

Given in the question that,x1=18,n1=30,x2=10,n2=20

we need to compare result with the corresponding confidence interval found in parts(d)of Exercises 11.100-11.105

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Part(b) Step 2: Explanation

The given values are, x1=18,n1=30,x2=10,n2=20, and 95%confidence interval.

The formula for p~1is given by,

p~1=x1+1n1+2

The formula for p~2is given by,

p~2=x2+1n2+2

Using the two-proportions plus-four z-interval approach, the needed confidence interval for the difference between the two-population proportion is -0.018 to 0.36. The results are in line with the stated exercise outcomes, which have a 95% confidence level.

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