For a sample of 16 people, the error would be 4/16 = 25%. This a large error since the range of YES vs NO is from 0-100% if 12 people answered yes and 4 people answered no then your result would be: . Percentage yes = 75 +/- 25% . ... For a sample fo 1000 people, the error would be SQRT(1000)/1000 = 33/1000 = 3%. If 750 answered yes and 250 answered no then your result would be: . ... Conclusion: Always ask what the measuring errors are!! Previous Lecture Next Lecture Course Page ...