Why is the margin of error higher if the confidence level is higher? (user search)
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lfromnj
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« on: August 03, 2019, 01:03:11 PM »
Because thats how it works?

Example

90% sure that it is within 2 points
95% sure it is within 3 points.

3 points is a larger range so you can be more sure it is in that range rather than 2%.
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