What sample size is needed to give a margin of error within ±4% in estimating a population proportion with 99% confidence? Use z-values rounded to three decimal places. Round your answer up to the nearest integer. Sample size = Enter your answer in accordance to the question statement.

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Chapter 6, Section 1-CI, Exercise 015

What sample size is needed to give a margin of error within ±4% in estimating a population proportion with 99% confidence?

Use z-values rounded to three decimal places. Round your answer up to the nearest integer.

Sample size = Enter your answer in accordance to the question statement.

 

 

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