In: Statistics and Probability
When calculating the 99% confidence interval for a sample of 15 patients, what constant is used in the formula?
We have given confidence interval level is 99% and sample of 15 patients means n= 15
If sample values given and standard deviation is not know then we use t table
Df= degrees of freedom = n-1 = 15-1 = 14
Confidence level = C = 0.99 or 99%
tc= 2.977 (we check the d.f = 14 and C = 0.99)
When sample data is not given we have population standard deviation then we use Z table instead of t and value is
2.58 for 99%