Finding the 98% confidence interval for the difference in proportion.
Construct the indicated confidence interval for the difference in proportions. Assume that the samples are independent and that they have been randomly selected.
In a random sample of 300 women, 68% favored stricter gun control legislation. In a random sample of 200 men, 57% favored stricter gun control legislation. Construct a 98% confidence interval for the difference in the proportions of women and men who favor stricter gun control legislation.
• (0.007, 0.213)
• (-0.004, 0.224)
• (0.019, 0.201)
• (0.023, 0.197)