In the 2008 presidential election, newspapers reported that Obama received 40% of the white male vote. If this is true,
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In the 2008 presidential election, newspapers reported that Obama received 40% of the white male vote. If this is true, what is the probability that a random sample of 200 white male voters had less than 35% voting for Obama in 2008? Show your work by checking normality conditions, calculating the Z-score, finding the probability using the Normal Distribution Calculator (see below). Indicate whether you used the area to the left or to the right of the Z-score, and explain your choice. Finally, state your answer in the context of the problem. Applet Drag the orange flag left or right to change the Z-score. Alternatively, enter a Z-score into the textbox and click enter. Enter Z-score: -1.000 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 Z-score The area to the left of the Z value is: 0.1587 The area to the right of the Z value is: 0.8413