Problem

Determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, rewrite it as a true statement.
The point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $1-\hat{p}$.
Choose the correct answer below.
A. The statement is false. The actual point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $\sqrt{\hat{p}}$.
B. The statement is true.
C. The statement is false. The actual point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $1-\sqrt{\hat{p}}$.
D. The statement is false. The actual point estichate for the population proportion of failures is $\hat{p}$.

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{B. The statement is true.}}\)

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Step 1 :Determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, rewrite it as a true statement.

Step 2 :The point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $1-\hat{p}$.

Step 3 :Choose the correct answer below.

Step 4 :A. The statement is false. The actual point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $\sqrt{\hat{p}}$.

Step 5 :B. The statement is true.

Step 6 :C. The statement is false. The actual point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $1-\sqrt{\hat{p}}$.

Step 7 :D. The statement is false. The actual point estimate for the population proportion of failures is $\hat{p}$.

Step 8 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{\text{B. The statement is true.}}\)

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