In a polL 1,002 women in a country were asked whether they favor or oppose the use of "federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos.". Among the respondents, 46% said that they were in favor. Describe the statistical study. What is the population in the given problem? Choose the correct answer below.

1. 47% of the 1,002 women selected

2. All women in the country

3.47% of all women in the country

4. The 1,002 women selected

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In a polL 1,002 women in a country were asked whether they favor or oppose the use of "federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos.". Among the respondents, 46% said that they were in favor. Describe the statistical study. What is the population in the given problem? Choose the correct answer below.

1. 47% of the 1,002 women selected

2. All women in the country

3.47% of all women in the country

4. The 1,002 women selected

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Amaris Daugherty · Answer 1

Option 2) All women in the country

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Statistical study:

A poll is carried where the women of a country are asked about the use of "federal tax dollars to fund medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos".

In response, 46% were in favor.

Population:

It is a collection of all the observations about the variable of interest. It is the superset of all observations and sample is taken from a population.

Population of Interest:

Option 2) All women in the country