Which of the Following Estimated Population Proportions Would Require the Largest

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following estimated population proportions would require the largest size sample to estimate it with a specified degree of precision and confidence?

• A)0.50
• B)0.40
• C)0.10
• D)0.90
• E)1.00

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Suicide

The deliberate act of causing one's own demise.

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Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a particular condition or characteristic at a specific time.