Point Estimate Calculator

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Calculates a single value used to estimate a population parameter, such as the sample mean estimating the population mean.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Sample Mean, Sample Size, and Sample Standard Deviation in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Standard Error of the Mean and Point Estimate of the Population Mean 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

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Sample Mean: 10 ; Sample Size: 25 ; Sample Standard Deviation: 1

Standard Error of the Mean: 0.2 ; Point Estimate of the Population Mean: 10

Sample Mean: 50 ; Sample Size: 50 ; Sample Standard Deviation: 5

Standard Error of the Mean: 0.7071067812 ; Point Estimate of the Population Mean: 50

Sample Mean: 100 ; Sample Size: 100 ; Sample Standard Deviation: 10

Standard Error of the Mean: 1 ; Point Estimate of the Population Mean: 100

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