A 3% margin of error means that if the same procedure is used a large number of times, 95% of the time the true population average will be within the 95% confidence interval of the sample estimate plus or minus 3%.
The latter is a fairly common problem which is associated with people who have the condition known as hypothyroidism. Despite what many people think, tinnitus is actually just a symptom of a larger underlying problem. Hypothyroidism is just one of the many health problems which can cause tinnitus to become a problem. In most cases when the thyroid dysfunction is treated, the tinnitus will resolve itself. There have been some cases of people with this condition who suffer from long-term tinnitus, though that is usually not the case.
Depending on the underlying cause of the tinnitus you also may see other medical professionals to treat the condition such as a: 1  Dentist for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMJ) or other dental problems.  Cardiologist (heart specialist) for heart disease.