Which of the Following Would Increase the Necessary Sample Size

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the necessary sample size in a study?

• A)smaller mean of the variables in question
• B)less need for precision
• C)need to divide sample into sub-groups
• D)larger population
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

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Decomposition

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