The Practice of Statistics for AP - 4th Edition
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ISBN: 9781429245593
Author: Starnes, Daren S., Yates, Daniel S., Moore, David S.
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 12, Problem 11PT4
To determine
To find: how big will a sample be required to ensure that the standard deviation of A is not more than 0.01.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 11PT4
2400
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Calculation:
The standard deviation is 0.01 or lower for a sample size of at least 2400. If it were 2400.001, at least 2401 would be required. The answer is 2400.
Hence, the correct option is (b)
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