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P-Hat Calculator (Sample Proportion)

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Calculates the sample proportion (p̂), which is an estimate of the population proportion. This calculator helps determine the proportion of a sample that possesses a specific characteristic.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Number of Favorable Outcomes in Sample and Sample Size in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Sample Proportion (p̂) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

50% Success Rate

Number of Favorable Outcomes in Sample: 50; Sample Size: 100

Sample Proportion (p̂): 0.5

25% Success Rate

Number of Favorable Outcomes in Sample: 25; Sample Size: 100

Sample Proportion (p̂): 0.25

75% Success Rate

Number of Favorable Outcomes in Sample: 75; Sample Size: 100

Sample Proportion (p̂): 0.75

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