$$\text { Find the critical value } z _ { \alpha / 2 } \text { needed to construct a(n) } 99.5 \% \text { confidence interval. }$$

Multiple Choice

$$\text { Find the critical value } z _ { \alpha / 2 } \text { needed to construct a(n) } 99.5 \% \text { confidence interval. }$$

A) 3.71
B) 2.58
C) 2.81
D) 2.53