PSD-13 · Margin of error and confidence intervals

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PSD-13 · Problem-Solving and Data Analysis

Margin of error and confidence intervals

Probability and inference · Stage 3

Recognize the pattern

Add and subtract the margin from the estimate.

Useful ruleestimate ± margin of error

Build on: PSD-11

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An estimate is 62% with a ±4% margin of error. Give the interval.

This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.

Reasoning

62−4=58 and 62+4=66.

Answer

58% to 66%

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