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Direct linkGilliland, Dennis; Melfi, Vince – Journal of Statistics Education, 2010
Confidence interval estimation is a fundamental technique in statistical inference. Margin of error is used to delimit the error in estimation. Dispelling misinterpretations that teachers and students give to these terms is important. In this note, we give examples of the confusion that can arise in regard to confidence interval estimation and…
Descriptors: Statistical Inference, Surveys, Intervals, Sample Size
