timate the minimum sample size needed to achieve the margin of error E = 0.136 for a 95% confidence interval. he minimum sample size is (Round up to the nearest integer.)

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**Estimate Sample Size for Confidence Interval**

**Objective:**
Estimate the minimum sample size needed to achieve a prescribed margin of error.

**Parameters:**
- Margin of Error (E): 0.136
- Confidence Level: 95%

**Calculation:**
To determine the minimum sample size, enter the necessary calculations to meet the confidence interval criteria. Ensure your answer is rounded up to the nearest integer.

**Instructions:**
- Use statistical formulas appropriate for calculating sample size based on the given margin of error and confidence level.
- Input the result in the provided space, ensuring rounding is applied correctly.
Transcribed Image Text:**Estimate Sample Size for Confidence Interval** **Objective:** Estimate the minimum sample size needed to achieve a prescribed margin of error. **Parameters:** - Margin of Error (E): 0.136 - Confidence Level: 95% **Calculation:** To determine the minimum sample size, enter the necessary calculations to meet the confidence interval criteria. Ensure your answer is rounded up to the nearest integer. **Instructions:** - Use statistical formulas appropriate for calculating sample size based on the given margin of error and confidence level. - Input the result in the provided space, ensuring rounding is applied correctly.
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E=0.136, level of significance ɑ=0.05, p=0.5 

 

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