The Gallup poll (August 23, 2002) reported that 53% of

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The Gallup poll (August 23, 2002) reported that 53% of Americans said they would favor sending American ground troops to the Persian Gulf area in an attempt to remove Hussein from power. The poll also reported that the "margin of error" for this poll was 4%. What does the margin of error of 4% indicate? A. There is a 4% chance that the estimate of 53% is wrong. B. The percent of Americans who are in favor is probably higher than 53% and closer to 57%. C. The percent of Americans who are in favor is estimated to be between 49% and 57%.