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Sample Size Calculation:: Sampling Error or Margin of Error. Generally Acceptable Margin of
Sample Size Calculation:: Sampling Error or Margin of Error. Generally Acceptable Margin of
Sample size refers to a number of factors, including the purpose of the study
(Israel, 1992, p.3). Miaoulis and Michener (1976) have specified three main criteria to
(1) The level of precision: It refers to the range in which the true value of
data, and 3% or 0.03 for continuous data (Krejcie & Morgan, 1970
(2) The level of confidence or risk: It is based on ideas included under the
the true population value (Israel, 1992, p.1). It is also called alpha
Cochran (Cochran, 1963, p.75), discussed in his book ‘Sampling Techniques’ was
used.
𝒛𝟐 ×𝒑(𝟏−𝒑)
𝒏𝟎 = …………………………….. Equation (3.1(a))
𝒆𝟐
Where,
or risk
population
The following values can be used for estimating the sample size-
𝒏𝟎 - ?
for 95%)
maximum)
𝒆 - 5% margin of error
References:
50.