The Number of Subjects Needed for a Study _____

question 9

Multiple Choice

The number of subjects needed for a study _____.​

• A)​is determined by a mathematical formula and should be as small as possible
• B)should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance
• C)should be kept small so that the data are manageable and there is less room for statistical error
• D)is determined by a mathematical formula and should be large enough to exclude differences between the control and experimental groups due to chance
• E)​is determined by randomization and therefore,can be scaled as needed

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