A researcher would like to estimate the proportion…

Question

A researcher would like to estimate the proportion of home-based businesses owned by women. What is the minimum sample size needed to be 99% confident with a 3.9% margin of error? (Round your answer to the appropriate integer) 

Answer: n = _____

Answer 1

Mish, you need to start doing your own research. For this question you need a formulae for estimating sample size. There are many ways to do this but a simple one taught in most undergraduate classes is the Cochran method. Find the formulae, do some algebra, get the answer.

Rather than give you the definition / formula I will give you a link you could have googled for yourself.

Cochran's Formula: https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/find-sample-size/

Good luck and do the work.

Answer 2

Hi Mish L.,

You've asked 7 questions, in great detail, on the same skill set, all at the same time, without evidence you've even thought about the problems? That's spamming. Doing your entire problem set for you is first, forbidden under Wyzant rules, and second, won't help you acquire the skills you need. Ask one question, digest the lesson, and do the rest yourself -- that would be appropriate.

-- Cheers, --Mr. d.