A sample of 123 respondents is asked, "Should corporations attempt to use their financial resources to influence public policy, especially with respect to social issues?" The responses are as follows:

What is the expected number of respondents in State A who said Yes?
A) 59
B) 34
C) 38.37
D) 80
E) 231

Question

A sample of 123 respondents is asked, "Should corporations attempt to use their financial resources to influence public policy, especially with respect to social issues?" The responses are as follows:

What is the expected number of respondents in State A who said Yes?
A) 59 
B) 34 
C) 38.37 
D) 80 
E) 231

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the expected number of respondents in State A who said Yes, we need to multiply the total number of respondents (123) by the proportion of Yes responses in State A (0.312). So, expected number of respondents in State A who said Yes = 123 * 0.312 = 38.37. Therefore, the best choice is C.

A Sample of 123 Respondents Is Asked, "Should Corporations Attempt