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OpenIntro Statistics 3
About 77 % of young adults think they can achieve the American dream. Determine if the following statements are true or false, and explain your reasoning. (a) The distribution of sample proportions of young Americans who think they can achieve the American dream in samples of size 20 is left skewed

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Probability and Statistical Inference 9
A random sample X1, X2, ... , Xn of size n is taken from a Poisson distribution with a mean of , 0 << . (a) Show that the maximum likelihood estimator for is 6 = X. (b) Let X equal the number of flaws per 100 feet of a used computer tape. Assume that X has a Poisson distribution with a mean of . If

Contemporary Economics 2
True or False Scarcity exists because our supplies of productive resources are limited.

Principles of Economics 6
The New York Times reported (Feb. 17, 1996) that subway ridership declined after a fare increase: There were nearly four million fewer riders in December 1995, the first full month after the price of a token increased 25 cents to $1.50, than in the previous December, a 4.3 percent decline. a. Use the

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Principles of Economics 9
Who has a greater opportunity cost of enjoying leisurea janitor or a surgeon? a. the janitor because his wage is lower b. the surgeon because his wage is higher c. whoever has the greater income effect d. whoever has the greater substitution effect