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Proportions

Question 1
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When calculating a 95% confidence interval for a population proportion, what is the z* value that should be used?

Question 2
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1 mark

What is the best interpretation of a 95% confidence interval for a population proportion?

Question 3
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Given a large sample size with minimal expected proportion, which formula alteration for the z-interval is most appropriate when constructing a confidence interval for a population proportion?

Question 4
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1 mark

If you must apply finite population correction while estimating confidence intervals for small populations, how would this adjustment affect your calculated margin of error?

Question 5
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1 mark

If the margin of error for a confidence interval is desired to be smaller, while keeping the same level of confidence, what impact does this have on the necessary sample size?

Question 6
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What should you check about your sample before using it to create a confidence interval?

Question 7
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1 mark

How close should the initial pilot study estimate used prior to the calculation of margin of errors reflect the true parameter before proceeding to full-scale survey collection efforts?

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Question 8
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1 mark

Which factor must remain constant when comparing two different percentiles computed using standard normal distributions as part z-scores used constructing percent c.I.s pop.proportions?

Question 9
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1 mark

In skewed distributions with outliers present that still meet central limit theorem conditions (CLT), what measure can you take during construction of confidence intervals around means rather than medians despite potential robustness concerns?

Question 10
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Which component is part of calculating the margin of error in constructing a confidence interval?