Sample size for estimating a population mean
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In a sample of 30 randomly selected women, it was found that their mean height was 63.4 inches. From previous studies, it is assumed that the standard deviation is 2.4.
1) Determine the minimum required sample size to construct a 99% C.I. for the population mean if estimate must be within .8 inch of the population mean.
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This solution shows how to determine the sample size necessary to construct a confidence interval for a population mean when the margin of error must be within a given amount and the interval must have a given level of confidence.
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