You want to obtain a sample to estimate a population proportion. Based on previous evidence, you believe the population proportion is approximately p∗=42%p∗=42%. You would like to be 99.5% confident...

You want to obtain a sample to estimate a population proportion. Based on previous evidence, you believe the population proportion is approximately p∗=42%p∗=42%. You would like to be 99.5% confident that your esimate is within 3% of the true population proportion. How large of a sample size is required?



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Do not round mid-calculation. However, use a critical value accurate to three decimal places.