A Polling Agency Wants to Determine the Size of the Random

question 9

Essay

A polling agency wants to determine the size of the random sample needed to estimate theproportion of voters who favor proposal X. The estimate should have a margin of error nomore than 4.5 percentage points at a 95% level of confidence. Determine the minimum sizeof the sample, rounding to the nearest whole person.

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Definitions:

Negotiated Contracts

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Mach Negotiators

Negotiators who adopt a more strategic, manipulative, or high Machiavellian approach in their negotiation tactics.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait which sees a person so focused on their own interests they will manipulate, deceive, and exploit others to achieve their goals.

Negotiation Style

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