A Study Will Be Conducted to Compare the Proportion of Earth-Quake

Essay

A study will be conducted to compare the proportion of earth-quake insured residents between two counties. Surveys will be mailed to a sample of residents in each county. The results will be used to assess if the county that is closer to a major earthquake fault has a higher proportion of residents with such insurance. Identify the appropriate parameter for this situation and name an appropriate technique that might be performed provided the underlying assumptions are met.