A Work Sampling Study Is Needed That Will Estimate the Percentage

question 61

Essay

A work sampling study is needed that will estimate the percentage of time a postal clerk spends selling stamps as opposed to other duties. Determine the necessary sample size to estimate that proportion with a confidence of 99.74 percent to within 3 percent, for these cases:
(1) No information is currently available concerning that proportion.
(2) The proportion is probably no more than 15 percent.

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Definitions:

Remembrance

The act of remembering or honoring the memory of someone or something.

Role Ambiguity

A situation where the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of a role are not clearly defined, leading to confusion and stress.

Interrole Conflict

A conflict that arises when the demands of different roles that a person plays are in opposition.

Intrarole Conflict

A situation where an individual faces conflicting expectations and demands associated with a single role they occupy.