P-Hat Sample Proportion Symbol (p̂)
P-Hat Sample Proportion Symbol
P-hat commonly represents a sample proportion used to estimate a population proportion.
Codes for p̂
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How to Type p̂ on Windows and Word
For the most reliable Windows method, copy the symbol from this page. In Microsoft Word, type 0070 and press Alt+X. Word converts the hexadecimal Unicode value into p̂. Press Alt+X again to switch the symbol back to its code.
How to Type p̂ on Mac, Chromebook, and Linux
On a Mac, open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for “P-Hat Sample Proportion Symbol”, and insert it. Chromebook users can copy the symbol or use the Unicode input method where supported. On Linux, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 0070, and press Enter.
Examples and Correct Usage
This symbol is often stored as p followed by a combining circumflex. Copy the complete sequence to preserve the hat.
Use the actual Unicode character rather than a visually similar keyboard substitute when the distinction matters in mathematics, science, accessibility, searching, or data processing.