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How do you calculate the required sample size for a desired ME (margin of error)?

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Answer: Calculate

Step-by-step explanation: How to calculate the margin of error?

1. Get the population standard deviation (σ) and sample size (n).

2. Take the square root of your sample size and divide it into your population standard deviation.

3. Multiply the result by the z-score consistent with your desired confidence interval according to the following table:

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