Problem
What percentage of hospitals provide at least some charity care? Based on a random sample of hospital reports from eastern states, the following information is obtained (units in percentage of hospitals providing at least some charity care):
57.2 55.9 52.5 66.2 59.0 64.7 70.1 64.7 53.5 78.2
Assume that the population of x values has an approximately normal distribution.
Use a calculator with mean and sample standard deviation keys to find the sample mean percentage x and the sample standard deviation s.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.