In Determining the Sample Size Necessary to Estimate a Population

question 113

Multiple Choice

In determining the sample size necessary to estimate a population proportion, which of the following is NOT needed?

• A) the maximum margin of error that can be tolerated
• B) the confidence level required
• C) a preliminary estimate of the true population proportion p
• D) the mean of the population

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