Deciding on the Number of Observations to Include in a Sample

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Essay

Deciding on the number of observations to include in a sample is an important decision when planning a research study. What information is required to make this decision?

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Definitions:

Promissory Note

A financial document in which one party promises in writing to pay a determinate sum of money to the other, either at a fixed or determinable future time or on demand of the payee, under specific terms.

Account Receivable

Resources that a company has yet to receive payment for from customers, regarding delivered goods or services.

Interest Revenue

Earnings received through the act of providing loans or putting money into assets that generate interest.

Notes Receivable

Short-term or long-term financial assets representing the promise of another party to pay a specific sum of money at a future date.