The formula for calculating a 95% confidence interval for a population mean is:
The general “Confidence Interval” formula is:
sample mean – E < population mean < sample mean + E
To calculate a confidence interval, the margin of error (E) must first be calculated.
The Margin of Error, E, for means is: E = 1.96*s/sqrt(n), where s is the sample standard deviation, n is the sample size. The “sqrt” stands for square root.
The Margin of Error, E, for proportions is: E = 1.96*sqrt[p*(1-p)/n], where s is the sample standard deviation, n is the sample size, and p is the proportion.
Use the Confidence Interval formula above, and the correct formula for E, to and calculate the 95% confidence interval for any population mean of your choice. Write down (invent) the sample size (be sure it is 30 or above), the sample mean, and the sample standard deviation. Then, calculate the confidence interval. Remember, you are inventing all the values, so no two posts should look the same.
Use the Confidence Interval formula above, and the correct formula for E, to and calculate the 95% confidence interval for any population proportion of your choice. Write down (invent) the sample size (be sure it is 30 or above) and the sample proportion. Then, calculate the confidence interval. Remember, you are inventing all the values, so no two posts should look the same.
Choose any two classmates and review their main posts.
Review all student work for calculating a confidence interval for a sample mean. Redo their work and confirm that it is correct, or correct it and note the errors. What is the final margin of error E? What is the final confidence interval? Offer an example sample mean that would fit into the confidence interval. Offer an example sample mean that would be outside of the confidence interval.
Review all student work for calculating a confidence interval for a sample proportion. Redo their work and confirm that it is correct, or correct it and note the errors. What is the final margin of error E? What is the final confidence interval? Offer an example sample proportion that would fit into the confidence interval. Offer an example sample proportion that would be outside of the confidence interval.
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