Inference from Sample Statistics and Margin of Error

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

A poll reports 60% support, ±3%\pm 3\% margin of error. The 95% confidence interval is approximately:

  • A

    (57%, 60%)

  • B

    (57%, 63%)

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  • C

    (60%, 63%)

  • D

    (50%, 70%)

Explanation

CI = estimate ±\pm margin = 60%±3%=(57%,63%)60\% \pm 3\% = (57\%, 63\%).

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