In determining the sample size to estimate a population proportion,as p approaches .5,the calculated value of the sample size ______________.
A)Stays the same
B)Decreases
C)Increases

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As p approaches .5, the sample size needed to estimate a population proportion with a given level of precision and confidence level increases. This is because as p gets closer to .5, the population proportion becomes more uncertain and requires a larger sample size to get a reliable estimate.

In Determining the Sample Size to Estimate a Population Proportion,as