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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 8
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A Note on Confidence Interval Estimation and Margin of Error
Gilliland, Dennis; Melfi, Vince
Journal of Statistics Education, v18 n1 2010
Confidence interval estimation is a fundamental technique in statistical inference. Margin of error is used to delimit the error in estimation. Dispelling misinterpretations that teachers and students give to these terms is important. In this note, we give examples of the confusion that can arise in regard to confidence interval estimation and margin of error. (Contains 3 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Statistical Inference, Surveys, Intervals, Sample Size, Error of Measurement, Computation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
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