Math Problem Statement
If you wish to estimate a population mean with a sampling distribution error SE=0.34 using a 95% confidence interval and you know from prior sampling that sigma squared is approximately equal to 8.2, how many observations would have to be included in your sample?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statistics
Sampling Distribution
Confidence Interval
Formulas
SE = σ / √n
n = (σ / SE)^2
Theorems
Standard Error of the Mean
Confidence Interval for the Population Mean
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Statistics or Introductory Biostatistics)
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