In: Statistics and Probability
The Ministry of Trade and Commerce of Business for British Columbia would like to estimate the average hourly wage for union workers in Vancouver, with a 90% confidence level and a margin of error within plus or minus $2.00. Assuming the standard deviation for union wage rates is $8.50, determine the required sample size. (2 points)
Solution :
Given that,
Population standard deviation = = $8.50
Margin of error = E = $2.00
Z/2 = 1.645
sample size = n = [Z/2* / E] 2
n = [1.645 * 8.50/ 2]2
n = 49
The required sample size (n) is 49