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A political party wishes to estimate the proportion of voters that support the party in a particular state. The party will poll a random sample of n voters from the state. Which of the following is likely to result in the largest margin of error?

a. n = 500, confidence level 95%
b. n = 500, confidence level = 99%
c. n = 500, confidence level = 90%
d. n= 300, confidence level 95%
e. n = 300, confidence level = 90%

User Fahri
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Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

Generally the equation for Margin of Error is mathematically given by


M.E=Z*sqrt{(p*(1-p))/(n)}

Condition for Largest M.E

n has to be smallest and Z value has to be largest.

Where

From options

Smallest
n=300

Largest Z value respects to
\alpha=95\%

Therefore

n= 300, confidence level 95%

Option D

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