This tool helps you estimate unknown parameters based on empirical data quickly and accurately.
How to Use the Empirical Estimator Calculator
This calculator is designed to help you calculate the confidence interval of a sample mean based on the sample variance, sample size, and desired confidence level.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Sample Mean ((bar{x})): Enter the sample mean of your data set.
- Sample Variance (s²): Enter the sample variance of your data set. The variance is the square of the standard deviation.
- Sample Size (n): Enter the number of observations in your sample.
- Confidence Level: Select the desired confidence level from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the “Calculate” button to see the result.
How the Calculation Works
The confidence interval is calculated using the formula:
CI = (bar{x}) ± Z * (s / √n)
Where:
- (bar{x}) = Sample Mean
- s = Standard Deviation, which can be derived from Sample Variance (s²)
- n = Sample Size
- Z = Z-Value from the Z-table corresponding to the selected confidence level
Limitations
This calculator makes use of the Z-distribution, which assumes the sample follows a normal distribution, especially for large sample sizes. If the sample size is small or the population is not normally distributed, the results may not be as accurate. Additionally, the quality of the confidence interval is highly dependent on the accuracy of the sample variance provided.
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