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A sample of size n = 14 is selected from a normal population to construct a 95% confidence interval estimate for a population mean. The interval was computed to be (7.82 to 9.64). Determine the sample standard deviation.

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Calculation of sample standard deviation from 95% confidence interval is provided with steps.

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The 95% Confidence Interval is given by
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X +- t_n-1 S/√n
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