The Sample Size Decision Should Be Guided by Certain Qualitative

question 48

Multiple Choice

The sample size decision should be guided by certain qualitative considerations. Which of the following is not one of those considerations?

• A) the average size of samples in similar studies
• B) the sampling technique to be used
• C) the resource constraints
• D) the nature of the results

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or specimens collected for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Population Mean

The average value of a characteristic in a population, representing a parametric measure of central tendency.

Population Standard Deviation

A statistical measure indicating the spread or variability among values in a total population.

Confidence Level

The proportion of times that an estimating procedure will be correct if it is used repeatedly.