Sampling Distribution of the Sample Proportion

What this note covers

1. The Sample Proportion as a Random Variable
2. Mean and Standard Deviation of p̂
3. The Normal Approximation to the Distribution of p̂
4. Calculating Probabilities Using the Normal Approximation
5. Effect of Sample Size on the Sampling Distribution
6. Connection to the Binomial Distribution and When to Use Each
7. Examining Questions and Examination Strategy

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes