Margin of Error Flashcards

1
Q

What is the formula to calculate the margin of error?

A

Margin of Error = Z * (σ / √n)

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2
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True or False: The margin of error increases as the sample size increases.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The margin of error is often expressed as a __________.

A

percentage

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4
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How does increasing the confidence level affect the margin of error?

A

It increases the margin of error.

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5
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What is the relationship between sample size and margin of error?

A

As sample size increases, the margin of error decreases.

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6
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If the margin of error is 5% and the sample proportion is 50%, what is the confidence interval?

A

45% to 55%

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7
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True or False: A smaller margin of error indicates a more precise estimate.

A

True

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8
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What happens to the confidence interval if the sample size is doubled?

A

The width of the confidence interval decreases.

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9
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What is the effect of a larger standard deviation on the margin of error?

A

It increases the margin of error.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The margin of error is typically reported along with __________.

A

confidence intervals

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11
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What is the primary purpose of calculating the margin of error?

A

To quantify the uncertainty associated with a sample estimate.

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12
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True or False: The margin of error can be negative.

A

False

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