Q. The South African government is concerned about the high incidence of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. They wish to estimate the true number of people in South Africa who are HIV positive. A random sample of 5000 people was tested and 1980 of them were HIV positive. What is the parameter of interest? (Solved)
1. The number of people in South Africa
2. The 5000 people sampled
3. The number of people in South Africa who are HIV positive
4. The 1980 people sampled who were HIV positive
- c. The number of people in South Africa who are HIV positive