Days before a presidential election, a nationwide random sample of registered voters was taken. based on this random sample, it was reported that "52% of registered voters plan on voting for robert smith with a margin of error of plus or minus±3%." the margin of error was based on a 95% confidence level. can we say with 95% confidence that robert smith will win the election if he needs a simple majority of votes to win? choose the correct answer below.
a. no, because the margin of error can never be more than 1%.
b. yes, because 50% is within the bounds of the confidence interval.
c. yes, since over 50% of the voters in the sample say they will vote for robert smith.
d. no, because 50% is within the bounds of the confidence interval.