This document provides instruction for a lesson on determining sample size from a population using Slovin's formula. It defines key terms like population, sample, and margin of error. It presents two examples of using the formula to calculate sample size given population size and margin of error. Finally, it provides practice problems for students to calculate sample sizes on their own.
This document provides instruction for a lesson on determining sample size from a population using Slovin's formula. It defines key terms like population, sample, and margin of error. It presents two examples of using the formula to calculate sample size given population size and margin of error. Finally, it provides practice problems for students to calculate sample sizes on their own.
This document provides instruction for a lesson on determining sample size from a population using Slovin's formula. It defines key terms like population, sample, and margin of error. It presents two examples of using the formula to calculate sample size given population size and margin of error. Finally, it provides practice problems for students to calculate sample sizes on their own.
This document provides instruction for a lesson on determining sample size from a population using Slovin's formula. It defines key terms like population, sample, and margin of error. It presents two examples of using the formula to calculate sample size given population size and margin of error. Finally, it provides practice problems for students to calculate sample sizes on their own.
Lesson 5 DETERMINING the SAMPLE SIZE SEPTEMBER 13-24, 2021 E-MODULE 3-Q1 STATISTICS DOLORES SUZETTE L. ASTORGA We adore You, O Lord Jesus Christ, Here and in all your churches throughout the World. And we Bless You because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world. OBJECTIVES:
1.Determine the sample size from a
given population using Slovin’s formula 2. Explain the margin of error associated when using the sample. GENERAL INSTRUCTION: 1. ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN SYSTEMATICALLY 2. YOU CAN SEND YOUR WRITTEN OUTPUTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: a. Personal Message on Messenger: Suzette Lazana-Astorga b. File attachment on Gmail: [email protected] c. Paper: Intermediate paper(Preferably handwritten) NOTE: 1. Always write your full name , the number and title of the activity. 2. Do not send your outputs to any group chats, unless told to do so. DETERMINING THE SAMPLE SIZE In research, we seldom use entire population of the cost and time involved. In fact, most researcher do not use the population in their study. Instead, the sample which is a small representative of a population is used. The characteristics of the whole or entire population is described using the characteristics observed from the sample. To determine the sample size from a given population size, the Slovin’s formula is used. Below is the formula: where: 𝑁 n = sample size n= N = population size 1+𝑁𝑒 2 e = margin of error DETERMINING THE SAMPLE SIZE where: 𝑁 n= n = sample size 1+𝑁𝑒 2 N = population size e = margin of error
Observe that there is a margin of error. When we use a sample, we do not
get the actual value but just an estimate of the parameter. Hence, there is an error associated when using the sample. To illustrate: Suppose we want to find the average age of the students in Calbayog. However, due to insufficient time only the students in three particular schools were used to estimate the average age. Obviously, the result is not the actual average age but just an estimate and thus, there is really an error when we use the sample instead of the population. Examples 1. A group of researchers will conduct a survey to find the opinion of residents of a particular community regarding the oil price hike. If there are 10 000 residents in the community and the researchers plan to use a sample using a 10% margin error, what should the sample size be? Given: N = 10 000 and e = 10% or 0.10 100 10
Solution: where: 𝑁 n = sample size n= 2 N = population size 1+𝑁𝑒 e = margin of error 10 000 n = 1+(10 000)(0.10)2 10 000 n= 1+(10 000)(0.01) 10 000 Therefore, the researcher will just conduct the survey n= using 99 residents. A 10% margin of error means that 1+100 10 000 the researcher is 90% confident that the result obtained n= 101 using the sample size will closely approximate the result n = 99.01 or 99 samples had he used the population. Examples 2. Suppose that Example 1, the researchers would like to use a 5% margin of error. What should be the size of the sample Given: N = 10 000 and e = 5% or 0.05 5 100
Solution: 𝑁 n = 1+𝑁𝑒 2 10 000 n = 1+(10 000)(0.05)2 10 000 n= 1+(10 000)(0.0025) 10 000 n= Observe from Examples 1 and 2 that as we reduce the 1+25 10 000 margin of error, the sample size gets larger. Therefore, n = 26 If we want to have a more accurate result, we have to use a larger sample. n = 384.62 or 385 samples A. Directions: Below are researchable problems. Identify the most appropriate method/s of gathering data to be used. Explain justify your answer. 1. A study to identify the factors being considered by the consumers in buying shoes , clothes and personal accessories. 2. A study to find out if a new brand of drug is effective in curing tuberculosis. 3. Researches to determine the mortality rate from 2015 to 2020. 4. An approach to find out the relationship between age and mental ability. 5. An inquiry on the average allowance of Grade 8 students in CKC. B. Directions : Given the following population size and margin of error, determine the desired sample size. Show the complete solutions. 6. N = 40 000 e = 10 % 7. N = 15 000 e = 5% Reminder: 8. N = 20 000 e = 2 % Write your answer on the 9. N = 30 000 e = 4 % intermediate paper. Do not print the activity sheet. 10. N = 25 000 e = 1% Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, That never was it known That anyone who fled to your protection Implored your help, or sought your intercession Was left unaided
Inspired with this confidence, I hasten to you,
O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother to you I come; Before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O mother of the World incarnate,
Do no despise my petition, but in your mercy Hear and answer me.
