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ASSIGNMENT

Answer the following question briefly:


1. Explain what a sample size in statistics is.
-Sample size refers to the number of participants or observations included in a study. This
number is usually represented by n. The size of a sample influences two statistical properties: 1)
the precision of our estimates and 2) the power of the study to draw conclusions.
2. Why is it very important to determine the sample size?
-Sample size is one of the strong pieces of evidence that the research is a reliable document that
you can get information.
3. Identify the criteria needed to be specified in determining the appropriate sample size.
-Three criteria usually will need to be specified to determine the appropriate sample size: the
level of precision, the level of confidence or risk, and the degree of variability in the attributes
being measured
4. What is a Slovin’s formula?
-Slovin's formula. - is used to calculate the sample size (n) given the population size (N) and a
margin of error (e). - it's a random sampling technique formula to estimate sampling size. -It is
computed as n = N / (1+Ne2).

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