Assume that researchers will conduct a community based survey on hypertension. How many participants should be included in the study in order to achieve a 95% confidence level if an error of 5% would be allowable and the estimated proportion of people with hypertension is 20%?

Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337919333
Author:Brown, Judith E.
Publisher:Brown, Judith E.
Chapter19: Nutrition And Older Adults - Conditions And Interventions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 3RQ
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Assume that researchers will conduct a community based survey on hypertension. How many participants should be included in the study in order to achieve a 95% confidence level if an error of 5% would be allowable and the estimated proportion of people with hypertension is 20%?

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Health assessment
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781337919333
Author:
Brown, Judith E.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Case Studies In Health Information Management
Case Studies In Health Information Management
Biology
ISBN:
9781337676908
Author:
SCHNERING
Publisher:
Cengage