Basic statistics and probability

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A random sample of 1001 University of California faculty members taken in December 1995 was asked, "Do you favor or oppose using race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin as a criterion for admission to the University of California?" (Roper Center, 1996). 52% responded "favor".

a. What is the population for this survey?

b. What is the sample?

c. What is the variable of interest?

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