Log onto Zoom using this link before taking the exam: https://trincoll.zoom.us/j/99511297442 You will be given 2 hours of the class time to complete the midterm, this should be more than enough time.  This is NOT an “open book” test, which means you may not use notes, book, or slides while taking this midterm.   Answer all the multiple questions (1 point each) I’ve included three short answer questions.  Please answer all three questions.  (10 points each) There is one longer answer question.  Please be complete in your response (20 points)

It is known that 83% of French households have a registered vehicle. You survey a random sample of 100 French households to determine if they have a registered vehicle.   Describe the sampling distribution of the sample proportions by discussing shape, center and spread. [5 points]  

WHO IS THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE LOWER HOUSE OF A STATE LEGISLATURE?

We are interested in estimating the population mean cost of a fish fry dinner (in dollars) in Rochester, NY. A random sample of restaurants was taken and the fish fry dinner amounts recorded. The following Minitab output shows the 1-sample T feature used to produce a confidence interval. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the confidence interval?

HOW LONG IS A TERM FOR A STATE SENATOR IN CONNECTICUT?

WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS A QUASI-PUBLIC AGENCY?

HOW MANY CITIES AND TOWNS MAKE UP CONNECTICUT?

The population mean magnitude of earthquakes in the Southern Great Lakes (measured on the Richter scale) is 2.45 with standard deviation = 0.62.A random sample of 40 earthquake magnitudes is taken. Which of the following represents the standard error of the sampling distribution of sample mean magnitudes?

A 90% confidence interval for the true proportion of U.S. adults who believe the government should ensure health care is (0.53, 0.59) Which of the following statements can be made with 90% confidence?

Bookstore sales, in dollars, were collected from a random sample of Saturdays in 2025. The following Minitab output was produced.  Which of the following represents the point estimate of the population mean sales?