Because N Is an Integer and We Want the Bound

question 128

Short Answer

Because n is an integer and we want the bound on the error of estimation to be no more than a given amount,any non-integer value found for n must always be rounded ____________________.

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Definitions:

Z-statistic

A statistic used in hypothesis testing, calculated as the difference between a sample statistic and its hypothesized population parameter, divided by the standard error.

Critical Value

A limit in hypothesis testing that establishes the criteria for dismissing the null hypothesis.

Calculated Value

A numerical value obtained through mathematical computations, often used in statistical tests to determine significance.

Comparable-worth Policy

A concept aiming to equalize pay for different jobs considered of equal value or worth within an organization, addressing gender and other pay inequities.