Margin of Error

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9th - 11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the margin of error?
Back
The margin of error is a statistic that expresses the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results. It indicates the range within which the true value in the population is likely to fall.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can we reduce the margin of error in a survey?
Back
By increasing the sample size, which leads to more accurate estimates of the population parameters.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a survey reports a result of 57% with a margin of error of 7%, what is the range of values for the true percentage?
Back
The true percentage is likely between 50% and 64% (57% ± 7%).
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a margin of error of ±5.8% indicate?
Back
It indicates that the true value in the population could be 5.8% higher or lower than the reported statistic.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between sample size and margin of error?
Back
As the sample size increases, the margin of error decreases, leading to more precise estimates.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a survey of 400 adults, if 89% pay their bills on time with a margin of error of 2%, what is the confidence interval?
Back
The confidence interval is 87% to 91%.
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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a statistic?
Back
A statistic is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample.
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