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When Determining the Sample Size Needed to Achieve a Particular

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When determining the sample size needed to achieve a particular error estimate you need to know σ. What are
two methods of estimating σ if σ is unknown?


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Computation

The process of performing mathematical calculations or processing information to achieve a result.

Debt-equity Ratio

A metric that evaluates the financial leverage of a company, determined by dividing the total amount of its liabilities by its shareholder equity.

Weighted Average Cost

A financial metric that calculates the average price of various sources of capital (debt, equity, etc.), weighted by their respective use in the financing mix of a company.

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements, often calculated using models like the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

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