Statistics and death penalty

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In November 2009, 65% (0.65) of Americans favored the death penalty for a person convicted of murder. In November 2010, 1025 adult Americans were asked by the Gallup organization, "Are you in favour of the death penalty for a person convicted for murder?" Of the 1025 adults surveyed, 653 responded yes. The headline in the article reporting the survey results states, "Fewer Americans Favor the Death Penalty." Use a test of significance to support or refute this headline.

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