Assume that a sample is used to estimate a population proportion p. Find the margin of error E that corresponds to the given statistics and confidence level. Round the margin of error to four decimal places.
99% confidence; n = 5900, x = 1770

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

You'll use this formula http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/courses/201/estimation/ciprop.htm

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

E = margin of error

Zc = critical value (based on the standard normal distribution)

p = x/n (sample proportion)

n = sample size

jg23 · Answer

Thanks Jim!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

sure thing