ou want to obtain a sample to estimate a population proportion. Based on previous evidence, you believe the population proportion is approximately 76%. You would like to be 95% confident that your estimate is within 3% of the true population proportion. How large of a sample size is required? Do not round mid-calculation. n =

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ou want to obtain a sample to estimate a population proportion. Based on previous evidence, you believe the population proportion is approximately 76%. You would like to be 95% confident that your estimate is within 3% of the true population proportion. How large of a sample size is required? Do not round mid-calculation.

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