In an opinion poll it is assumed that an unknown proportion p of the people are in

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In an opinion poll it is assumed that an unknown proportion p of the people are in favor of a proposed new law and a proportion 1 − p are against it. A sample of n people is taken to obtain their opinion. The proportion p in favor in the sample is taken as an estimate of p. Using the Central Limit Theorem, determine how large a sample will ensure that the estimate will, with probability .95, be correct to within .01.
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Probability And Statistics

ISBN: 9780321500465

4th Edition

Authors: Morris H. DeGroot, Mark J. Schervish

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