Confidence Interval Calculator
CI = Mean ± Z × (StdDev ÷ √n)ME=1.96×10÷√100=1.96; CI=[48.04, 51.96]
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Enter the sample mean, standard deviation, sample size and confidence level.
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Three clear steps
Type the average of your sample.
Type the sample standard deviation.
Provide the number of observations and confidence level.
The formula
For 95% confidence, Z=1.96. For 99%, Z=2.576. The interval estimates where the population mean likely falls.
CI = Mean ± Z × (StdDev ÷ √n)ME=1.96×10÷√100=1.96; CI=[48.04, 51.96]
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ME=1.96×10÷√100=1.96; CI=[48.04, 51.96][48.04, 51.96]Common questions
The Confidence Interval Calculator helps you calculate the confidence interval for a population mean. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.
For 95% confidence, Z=1.96. For 99%, Z=2.576. The interval estimates where the population mean likely falls.
Example: Mean=50, SD=10, n=100, 95% confidence — interval? — [48.04, 51.96].
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