Answer:
732 samples ;
752 samples
Step-by-step explanation:
Given :
α = 90% ; M.E = 0.03 ; p = 0.58 ; 1 - p = 1 - 0.58 = 0.42
Using the relation :
n = (Z² * p * (1 - p)) / M.E²
Zcritical at 90% = 1.645
n = (1.645² * 0.58 * 0.42) / 0.03²
n = 0.65918769 / 0.0009
n = 732.43076
n = 732 samples
B.)
If no prior estimate is given, then p = 0.5 ; 1 - p = 1 - 0.5 = 0.5
n = (Z² * p * (1 - p)) / M.E²
Zcritical at 90% = 1.645
n = (1.645² * 0.5 * 0.5) / 0.03²
n = 0.67650625 / 0.0009
n = 751.67361
n = 752 samples