Statistics Confidence Intervals

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The discussion focuses on constructing a 95% confidence interval for the support level of the N Party based on polling data from 1996. The point estimate for the N Party's support is 0.211, with a sample size of 250 and a standard error of 0.0119. To calculate the confidence interval, the margin of error is derived from the standard error and the Z-score for 95% confidence. The resulting interval provides a range within which the true level of support for the N Party is likely to fall. This statistical analysis highlights the importance of confidence intervals in understanding electoral support.
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1. Polotical parties rely heavily upon polling to measure their supports in the electorate. Below are the results of a poll conducted in 1996 for four (i only listed the one needed) political parties.
Level Count Probability Stderr Prob
N 250 .211 .0119
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Total 1193
4 levels



2. Construct and interpret a 95% confidence interval for the level of support for the N Party in 1996









I only know how to do confidence intervals when a mean ans standard deviation is given using the formula : Mean+- Z*(Sq rt(sx/n)
 
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The outline for a confidence interval for a proportion is

Point estimate +/- margin of error

You're given the point estimate, the sample size, and standard error. Look in your book to find how to find the margin of error from this information.
 
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