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N = 8
Mean = 2.10
stDev = 0.537
What size sample is required to construct a 95% confidence interval with a margin of error of 0.3?
try n = 12, t(.975) with 11 deg. of freedom = 2.2001
so n = ( (.537* 2.2001) / (.3))^2 = 15.5
try n = 14, i get n = 14.95
n = 15, n = 14.74
Why is this a trial and error?
What I don't get is what are we trying to get n to equal?
the answer: n must be between 14 and 15 so, use n = 15.
Mean = 2.10
stDev = 0.537
What size sample is required to construct a 95% confidence interval with a margin of error of 0.3?
try n = 12, t(.975) with 11 deg. of freedom = 2.2001
so n = ( (.537* 2.2001) / (.3))^2 = 15.5
try n = 14, i get n = 14.95
n = 15, n = 14.74
Why is this a trial and error?
What I don't get is what are we trying to get n to equal?
the answer: n must be between 14 and 15 so, use n = 15.