3. What sample size is needed for to give the desired margin of error in estimating a population mean with the indicated level of confidence? a. A margin of error within +1 with 99% confidence, assuming previous sample had s=3.4 b. A margin of error within +0.5 with 90% confidence, assuming o=25

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3. What sample size is needed for to give the desired margin of error in estimating a population
mean with the indicated level of confidence?
a. A margin of error within +1 with 99% confidence, assuming previous sample had s=3.4
b. A margin of error within +0.5 with 90% confidence, assuming o=25
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