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Of 1000 randomly selected cases of lung cancer, 823 resulted in death. a Set up hypotheses...

Of 1000 randomly selected cases of lung cancer, 823 resulted in death.

a Set up hypotheses for testing p = 0.85 versus p ∕= 0.85.

b Show formula and calculate the appropriate test statistic.

c Find the P-Value. Show formula/calculation and small sketch. Make a Conclusion.

d  Construct a 95% confidence interval on the death rate from cancer. (e) Find an upper bound on the sample size for a 95% confidence level with an error of 0.03 and show formula used.

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