How many replicate analysis must be completed for a sampling deviation of 3.5 % to produce 95% confidence that the mean is known to within 1.0% Hint use (n=(t^2 s^2)/ e^2
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5% with 95% confidence that the mean is known to within 1.0%, we will use the formula: \[ n = \frac{(t^2 \cdot s^2)}{e^2} \] where: - \( n \) = required sample size - \( t \) = t-value for the desired confidence level - \( s \) = standard deviation of the Show more…
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