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Topic: CI for p
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Richard Scheaffer

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CI for p
Posted: Apr 11, 1997 10:48 AM
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The quadratic method discussed by Doug Kuhlmann is better than any of the
approximations discussed. Unfortunately, it is not in any of the elememtary
textbooks. It would be an interesting simulation exercise to get your
students to demonstrate this fact.

Dick Scheaffer

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