If we know the standard deviation of the population (commonly denoted ?σ), then what is the z-value used in a 95% confidence interval? Recall that confidence intervals are of the form:    point estimate  +/-  z-value x (standard error of point estimate) Group of answer choices 1.645 1.960 2.576 3.000

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If we know the standard deviation of the population (commonly denoted ?σ), then what is the z-value used in a 95% confidence interval? Recall that confidence intervals are of the form: 

 

point estimate  +/-  z-value x (standard error of point estimate)

Group of answer choices
1.645
1.960
2.576
3.000
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