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Math 2 Lesson 6

The document discusses methods for determining sample size from a population. It introduces Sloven's formula: n = N / (1 + Ne^2), where n is the sample size, N is the population size, and e is the margin of error. Several examples show how to calculate sample size using this formula. The document also discusses probability and non-probability sampling techniques for selecting samples, such as simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. It recommends using probability sampling in research to avoid bias.

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Math 2 Lesson 6

The document discusses methods for determining sample size from a population. It introduces Sloven's formula: n = N / (1 + Ne^2), where n is the sample size, N is the population size, and e is the margin of error. Several examples show how to calculate sample size using this formula. The document also discusses probability and non-probability sampling techniques for selecting samples, such as simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. It recommends using probability sampling in research to avoid bias.

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Computing the Sample Size

In all studies or researches , the sample size is


determined by using the SLOVEN’s Formula:
N
n = ------
1 + Ne2

where:
N = population size
n = sample size
e = margin of error ( in % )
Example
1) A researcher would like to conduct a study on
the SES ( Socio Economic Status ) of students in a
particular university with a population of 5000
students. If the researcher is given 5% margin of
error, how many students would he take for his
sample?
Solution: N = 5000 , e = 5% or .05
Solving for n , we use the Sloven’s formula
n= N
1 + Ne2
= 5000
1 + (5000)( .05 )2
n = 5000
1 + (5000)(.0025)
= 5000
1 + 12.5
= 5000
13.5
n = 370.37
Therefore,the reseacher will only take 370
students for his sample.
2. Given N = 1,940 respondents
e = 10% = .10
Solve for the sample size , n
Solution:
n = 1,940
1 + (1,940)(.10)2
= 1,940 = 1,940 = 95.10
1 + 19.4 20.4

3.Given: N = 25,500
e = 3.5 %
Solve for the sample size , n
solution: n = 25,500
1 + (25,500)(.035 )2
= 25,500
1 + (25,500)(.001225)
= 25,500
1 + 31.2375
= 25,500
32.2375
= 791.00
Sampling Technique
In doing a research or study ,selection of sample
is very crucial as wrong sampling can lead to
invalid results/conclusions/generalizations...

Types of Sampling Technique :


1) PROBABILITY sampling
( unbiased )
2) NONPROBABILITY sampling
( biased )
Types of Probability Sampling
1) Simple Random Sampling
- each member of the population has equal
chance to be included in the sample.

2)Systematic Random Sampling


- which considers every nth element of the
population...

3) Stratefied Random Sampling


- a given population is purposively divided
into homogeneous strata ( partitions )...
4) Cluster Sampling
- like stratefied sampling, the population
is divided into clusters ( groups) where the
clusters are heterogeneous
Examples
1) A teacher randomly selects 8 girls and 5 boys
to participate in the tree planting
( stratefied random sampling )
2) A researcher randomly chooses 4 sections out
of 10 sections of grade 11 students
( cluster sampling )
3) Twenty students in a class are randomly
selected by drawing their names from a box.
( simple random sampling )

4) A famous coffee shop gives free taste of their


brewed coffee to every 7th customer as part of
their 7th anniversary.
( systematic random sampling )
Types of Nonprobability Sampling
1)Convenience Sampling
- sampling is on the matter of the
“researcher’s convenience “

2) purposive sampling
- sampling is done based on the
researcher’s judgment ...

3)Snowball sampling
- sampling is done by the so called “chain-
referrals”...
4) Quota sampling
- sampling is done by quotas...

5)volunteer sampling
- sampling is done through volunteerism...

Honestly speaking, in doing research / study ,


ramdom sampling is recommended as to refrain
from being biased...

Prepare for a short quiz next meeting...

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