Use the Given Data to Find the Minimum Sample Size $\hat { p }$

question 142

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the minimum sample size required to estimate the population proportion.
-Margin of error: 0.007; confidence level: 99%; from a prior study, $\hat { p }$ is estimated by 0.255.

• A) 180
• B) 25,708
• C) 23,137
• D) 14,895

---

Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning where reinforcement is given after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, often used in behaviorist experiments.

Fixed-Interval

In the context of operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where rewards are given at fixed times, provided the correct response is made.

Smelled Food

The act of detecting the aroma of food, which can trigger physiological reactions such as salivation and influence appetite.