Margin of Error

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What is the margin of error in a poll?

  1. The maximum difference between the sample results and the true population value

  2. The percentage of respondents who are undecided

  3. The number of people who were polled

  4. The difference between the two most popular candidates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error is a statistical measure that indicates the maximum difference between the sample results and the true population value. It is calculated using a formula that takes into account the sample size and the confidence level.

What factors affect the margin of error?

  1. Sample size

  2. Confidence level

  3. Population size

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The margin of error is affected by the sample size, the confidence level, and the population size. A larger sample size will result in a smaller margin of error, a higher confidence level will result in a larger margin of error, and a larger population size will result in a smaller margin of error.

How is the margin of error calculated?

  1. Using a formula that takes into account the sample size and the confidence level

  2. By dividing the sample size by the population size

  3. By multiplying the sample size by the confidence level

  4. By subtracting the sample size from the population size


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error is calculated using a formula that takes into account the sample size and the confidence level. The formula is: Margin of Error = Z * sqrt((p * (1-p)) / n), where Z is the z-score for the desired confidence level, p is the sample proportion, and n is the sample size.

What is the relationship between the margin of error and the confidence level?

  1. The margin of error increases as the confidence level increases

  2. The margin of error decreases as the confidence level increases

  3. The margin of error is not affected by the confidence level

  4. The margin of error is inversely proportional to the confidence level


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error and the confidence level are inversely proportional. This means that as the confidence level increases, the margin of error also increases. This is because a higher confidence level requires a larger sample size, which in turn results in a larger margin of error.

What is the purpose of the margin of error?

  1. To indicate the accuracy of a poll

  2. To determine the sample size needed for a poll

  3. To calculate the confidence interval for a poll

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The margin of error serves multiple purposes. It indicates the accuracy of a poll, helps determine the sample size needed for a poll, and is used to calculate the confidence interval for a poll.

What is the confidence interval for a poll?

  1. The range of values within which the true population value is likely to fall

  2. The difference between the sample results and the true population value

  3. The percentage of respondents who are undecided

  4. The number of people who were polled


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The confidence interval is a range of values within which the true population value is likely to fall. It is calculated by adding and subtracting the margin of error from the sample result.

How is the confidence interval calculated?

  1. By adding and subtracting the margin of error from the sample result

  2. By dividing the sample size by the population size

  3. By multiplying the sample size by the confidence level

  4. By subtracting the sample size from the population size


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The confidence interval is calculated by adding and subtracting the margin of error from the sample result. The formula is: Confidence Interval = Sample Result +/- Margin of Error.

What is the relationship between the margin of error and the confidence interval?

  1. The margin of error is the width of the confidence interval

  2. The margin of error is half the width of the confidence interval

  3. The margin of error is twice the width of the confidence interval

  4. The margin of error is not related to the confidence interval


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error is the width of the confidence interval. This means that the larger the margin of error, the wider the confidence interval, and vice versa.

Which of the following is an example of a margin of error?

  1. +/- 3%

  2. 95% confidence level

  3. 1000 respondents

  4. 50% undecided


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error is typically expressed as a percentage, such as +/- 3%. This means that the true population value is likely to fall within 3 percentage points of the sample result.

Which of the following is an example of a confidence interval?

  1. 45% to 55%

  2. 95% confidence level

  3. 1000 respondents

  4. 50% undecided


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A confidence interval is a range of values within which the true population value is likely to fall. For example, a confidence interval of 45% to 55% means that the true population value is likely to fall between 45% and 55%.

What is the difference between a margin of error and a confidence interval?

  1. The margin of error is the width of the confidence interval

  2. The margin of error is half the width of the confidence interval

  3. The margin of error is twice the width of the confidence interval

  4. The margin of error is not related to the confidence interval


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The margin of error is the width of the confidence interval. This means that the larger the margin of error, the wider the confidence interval, and vice versa.

Which of the following is true about the margin of error?

  1. It is a measure of the accuracy of a poll

  2. It is affected by the sample size and the confidence level

  3. It is used to calculate the confidence interval

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The margin of error is a measure of the accuracy of a poll, it is affected by the sample size and the confidence level, and it is used to calculate the confidence interval.

Which of the following is true about the confidence interval?

  1. It is a range of values within which the true population value is likely to fall

  2. It is calculated by adding and subtracting the margin of error from the sample result

  3. It is used to determine the accuracy of a poll

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The confidence interval is a range of values within which the true population value is likely to fall, it is calculated by adding and subtracting the margin of error from the sample result, and it is used to determine the accuracy of a poll.

What is the most important thing to remember about the margin of error?

  1. It is a measure of the accuracy of a poll

  2. It is affected by the sample size and the confidence level

  3. It is used to calculate the confidence interval

  4. It is important to consider the margin of error when interpreting poll results


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most important thing to remember about the margin of error is that it is important to consider it when interpreting poll results. This is because the margin of error tells you how much the poll results could be off from the true population value.

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