2. Basic Computation: Sample Size What is the minimal sample size needed for a 99% confidence interval to have a maximal margin of error of 0.06 a. if a preliminary estimate for p is 0.8? b. if there is no preliminary estimate for p?
2. Basic Computation: Sample Size What is the minimal sample size needed for a 99% confidence interval to have a maximal margin of error of 0.06 a. if a preliminary estimate for p is 0.8? b. if there is no preliminary estimate for p?
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99% confidence interval to have a maximal margin of error of 0.06
a. if a preliminary estimate for p is 0.8?
b. if there is no preliminary estimate for p?
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