Statistics and

Probability
Quarter 3: Module 26
Solving Problems Involving
Sample Size Determination

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 Statistics and
Probability
Quarter 3: Module 26
Solving Problems Involving
Sample Size Determination
Introductory Message
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind on how you can solve
problems involving sample size determination. This will also help you analyze
real-life situated problems statistically in terms of relevant questions for you
to better understand them. Your adept at analysis will help you appreciate
the richness, and beauty of Statistics which will motivate you to apply to
similar events and create statistical measures of your own.

Your patience in solving offered problems here in the module will help you
improve your computational skills as it tackles relevant culture-based
situated problems. Your ability to interpret, reason–out, and make a judgment
or even decision out of statistical measures will also be practiced here. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

In previous modules, you learned that sample statistics can estimate the
population parameter. You also learned how to compute for an appropriate
sample size using the length of the interval. This time, you will focus on
solving problems involving sample size determination for you to better
estimate the population parameter.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. illustrate the factors which affect the sample size determination;
2. compute for the required sample size using the formula; and
3. solve problems involving sample size determination.

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 What I Know

Let us see how far you will go and how much you know about this
pretest. Please answer all questions with all your best and utmost honesty so
that we can gauge your learning in the target competency of this lesson. Let’s
get started!

NOTE: For students with online connections and who want to have a paperless
assessment, please go to the link given by your teacher.

1. PRE-TEST

Choose the letter of the correct answer for each item. Shade/blacken the circle
that corresponds to your chosen answer.

A B C D 1. Which of the following factors is not considered in the

determination of sample size?
O O O O
A. margin of error
B. level of confidence
C. confidence interval
D. variance or Standard Deviation

2. The value of confidence coefficient ( zα 2 ) of 1.645 is

A B C D
O O O O used in sample size determination if a researcher
wants to be _______% confident that the parameter is
within the estimate.
A. 99 B. 95 C. 92 D. 90

A B C D 3. How does the level of confidence affect the sample

size? (Consider that other factors are constant)
O O O O
A. The higher the level of confidence, the smaller
the sample size required.
B. The lower the level of confidence, the larger the
sample size required.
C. The lower the level of confidence, the smaller the
sample size required.
D. The sample size remains constant at every level
of confidence.

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A B C D 4. Which of the following is the correct equation for
sample size determination?
O O O O

σ 2
n = x − zα 2 ( ) �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �+(𝜎𝜎)
A. n C. 𝑛𝑛 = � 2
�
𝐸𝐸

2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼�(𝜎𝜎)
B. n = 𝑋𝑋+ E D. 𝑛𝑛 = � 2
𝐸𝐸
�

A B C D 5. How does the margin of error and sample size affect

one another? (Assume that the other factors are
O O O O
constant)

A. A smaller sample size reduces the margin of

error.
B. A higher margin of error requires a larger
sample.
C. A lower margin of error requires a larger sample
size.
D. A small sample size results in a lower margin of
error.

A B C D 6. How does standard deviation 𝜎𝜎 affect the sample

size? (Assume that the other factors are constant)
O O O O
A. The sample size is constant for all values of 𝜎𝜎.
B. Lower 𝜎𝜎 reduces the required sample size.
C. Lower 𝜎𝜎 increases the required sample size.
D. Higher 𝜎𝜎 decreases the required sample size.

A B C D 7. A researcher wants his estimate with a minimum

margin of error. Which of the following is suggested?
O O O O
A. Reduce the sample size.
B. Use a sample size of 30.
C. Increase the sample size.
D. Use a sample size of less than 25.

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 A B C D 8. How large is the sample size required so that a
researcher is 98% confident with the estimate of a
O O O O
sample, of standard deviation 5, that the error will
not be more than 2?
A. 6 B. 34 C. 42 D. 84

A B C D 9. If a 95% level of confidence is applied by the

researcher given in item # 8, what sample size shall
O O O O
be obtained?
A. 8 B. 17 C. 24 D. 34

For questions 10 to 15, refer to the situation that follows.

The diameter of the coconuts harvested in a local farm in Quezon

Province is normally distributed with a population standard deviation of 8
mm. At a 95% level of confidence, a researcher wants to have an estimate
that will not be more than 3 mm from the TRUE population average
diameter of the coconuts.

A B C D 10. What correct confidence coefficient should be

applied to determine the required sample size?
O O O O
A. 2.576 C. 1.96

B. 2.33 D. 1.645

A B C D 11. What is the given population standard deviation

from the situation?
O O O O
A. 8

B. 16

C. 24

D. 64

A B C D 12. What is the desired margin of error for the estimate

of the population parameter?
O O O O
A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 16

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 A B C D 13. What minimum sample size shall be used by a
researcher to meet the expected results? (Round up
O O O O
to the nearest whole number)
A. 16 C. 62
B. 28 D. 107
A B C D 14. If the researcher wishes to reduce the error of the
estimate, what should be done?
O O O O

I Consider a larger sample.

II Reduce the level of confidence

III Increase the level of confidence.

A. I only C. I and II only

B. II only D. I and III only

A B C D 15. What sample size is needed for the situation to have

a margin of error not more than 1? (Round up to the
O O O O
nearest whole number)
A. 87 B. 102 C. 246 D. 425

How do you find the pre-test? Did you encounter both familiar and unfamiliar
terms, symbols, and notations? Kindly compare your answer in the Answer
Key in the last part of this module.

If you obtain 100% or a perfect score, skip the module and immediately move
to the next module. In the event you missed a point, proceed with the module
as it will enrich your knowledge in the normal distribution, especially in
solving problems involving sample size determination.

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 Lesson
Solving Problems Involving
1 Sample Size Determination
You can be a great problem solver. You may not be aware of it but from time
to time, you are dealing with different problems. And every time you are
thinking of any possible solution, you are actually solving it.

Solving problems involving sample size determination is just like any other
problem you are facing every day. In dealing with it, you need to identify all
possible information given on the problem. This is important because the
solution depends on the quantities you plug into your formula. Of course,
correct computation is equally important.

This lesson will help you in analyzing and solving problems that involve
sample size determination.

What’s In

Let’s have this first for a review.

Use the given information to compute the sample size.

1. 𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 = 2.576, 𝜎𝜎 = 12 𝐸𝐸 = 3 n=?

2

2. 𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 = 1.96, 𝜎𝜎 = 25 𝐸𝐸 = 2 n=?

2

3. level of confidence = 90% 4. level of confidence = 99%

standard deviation = 23 standard deviation = 15
margin of error = 5 margin of error = 4
sample size = ? sample size = ?

5. Compute for the sample size if the margin of error is 6, with a sample
standard deviation of 20 and a 95% level of confidence.

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 Notes to the Teacher

Refer to the previous module on how to compute for the

�𝑍𝑍𝑎𝑎�2�(𝜎𝜎) 2
sample size using the formula, 𝑛𝑛 = � �
𝐸𝐸

What’s New

In each of the situations below, identify the values of the following:

A. confidence level C. standard deviation, (𝜎𝜎)

B. critical value, �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � D. margin of error, (𝐸𝐸)
2

Situation 1

A researcher would like to estimate the mean weight loss of people one
year after using a specific weight loss program. How many people on the
weight loss program must be surveyed in order to be 95% confident that the
sample mean weight loss is within 0.75 pounds of the true population mean?
Assume the population standard deviation is known to be 10.4 pounds.

Situation 2

An investigator wants to estimate the mean birth weight of infants born

full-term to mothers who are 19 years of age and under. The mean birth
weight of infants born full-term to mothers 20 years of age and older is 3,510
grams with a standard deviation of 385 grams. How many women at 19 years
of age and under must be enrolled in the study to ensure that a 90%
confidence on interval estimate of the mean birth weight of their infants has
a margin of error not exceeding 100 grams?

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Situation 3

A medical practitioner wants to estimate the mean systolic blood pressure in

pre-school children with inborn heart disease. He plans on using a 99%
confidence interval and a margin of error of 5 units. The standard deviation
of systolic blood pressures in pre-school children with inborn heart disease
is 20. How many children should be enrolled in the study?

What is It

In the previous module, you equipped yourself with a formula for determining
the sample size. It is expected that you have learned very well the steps in
using the formula because you will still use it in this module. Also, in the
previous lesson, the values needed in the computation were already given.
But since you are dealing with worded problems in this module, you are going
to identify first the given values from the problem before you can use the
formula. Hence, it is important to correctly identify those values.

The Sample Size Determination in Estimating Population Mean

Let us imagine that you own a fast-food company. You are conducting a
survey to get an idea of how long customers stay in a restaurant. In the past
two years, it was observed that the standard deviation of the time they stay in
a restaurant is 12 minutes. How many people do you need to observe so that
the desired margin of error will not be more than three (3) minutes with a
confidence level of 95%?

Let us identify first the given in the problem

Confidence Level = 95%
Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 1.96
2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) =3
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) = 12

Then using the formula, you will have,

2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.96)(12) 2 23.52 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [7.84]2 = 61.47
𝐸𝐸 3 3

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The formula always gives you the minimum number of sample sizes needed
to ensure the specified precision. Hence, if you round down 61.47 to 61 (like
what we usually do in rounding off numbers), it will be less than the
minimum. Therefore, you should always round up whatever the decimal part
is. Thus, the required sample size is 62.

What if you wish to minimize the error to at most 2 (E ≤ 2)? Will it affect
the sample size? Let’s find out. Your given values will be

Confidence Level = 95%

Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 1.96
2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) =2
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) = 12

Then using the formula, you will have,

2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.96)(12) 2 23.52 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [11.76]2 = 138.30
𝐸𝐸 2 2

Thus, the sample size required is 139.

Suppose the margin of error is further reduced to at most 1 (E ≤

1), the sample size will be
2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.96)(12) 2 23.52 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [23.52]2 = 553.19 or 554
𝐸𝐸 1 1

What does it imply? As the margin of error gets smaller, the sample
size gets larger. Or you can say that one way to minimize the error is by
increasing the sample size. The same variation will be applied if the margin of
error increases.

Moreover, if you reduce the level of confidence to 90% it will surely

affect the sample size. Upon changing the level of confidence to 90%, the
critical value will change also.

Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 1.645

2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) =3
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) = 12

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Then using the formula to compute for the sample size, you have
2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.645)(12) 2 19.74 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [6.58]2 = 43.33 or 44.
𝐸𝐸 3 3

If we further reduce the level of confidence to 80%, the sample

size will be computed as follows:

Confidence Level = 80%

Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 1.28
2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) =3
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) = 12
2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.28)(12) 2 15.36 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [5.128]2 = 26.21 or 27.
𝐸𝐸 3 3

The changes in the level of confidence in the computation above tell

you that as the sample size gets smaller as your level of confidence decreases.

Factors Affecting Sample size Determination

There are three factors that influence the sample size determination;
(1) the level of confidence, (2) the population standard deviation, and (3) the
margin of error.

• Confidence Level. This determines how certain you want to be that the
parameter falls within your confidence interval. Most common confidence
intervals are 90%, 95% or 99%. The more confident you want to be, the bigger
the sample size needs to be.

• Population Standard Deviation. Population Standard Deviation. The

population standard deviation measures the variability of data in a
population. It is usually an unknown constant. σ ( Greek letter sigma ) is the
symbol for the population standard deviation.

• Margin of Error. Since no sample will be perfect, you need to decide how
much error to allow. The confidence interval determines this. The less error
you’re willing to accept, the bigger the sample size needs to be.

Among these factors, only two are under the researcher’s control.

These are confidence level and margin of error.

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 Table 1:
The table below shows the confidence coefficient (critical values, 𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼)
2
for a different level of confidence.

Level of
Confidence 99.73% 99% 98% 96% 95.45% 95% 90% 80% 68.27% 50%

zα 2 3.00 2.58 2.33 2.05 2.00 1.96 1.645 1.28 1.00 0.6745

Illustrative Example 1

An investigator wants to estimate the caffeine consumption from soda

or soft drinks, tea, coffee, and energy drink of senior high school students.
How many students would be required to ensure that a 95% confidence
interval estimate for the mean caffeine intake (measured in mg) is within 15mg
of the true mean? Assume that the standard deviation in caffeine intake is
68mg

Let us identify first the given in the problem

Confidence Level = 95%

Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 1.96
2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) = 15
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) = 68

Then using the formula, you will have,

2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(1.96)(68) 2 133.28 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [8.89]2 = 78.03
𝐸𝐸 15 15

Hence, at least 79 students are required to participate to ensure

a 95% level of confidence.

Illustrative Example 2

A nurse at Lucena United Medical Center is interested in estimating

the birth weight of infants. How large a sample must be if she desires to be
98% confident that the true mean is within 3 ounces of the sample mean?
The standard deviation of birth weights is known to be 6 ounces.

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 Given in the problem are the following:
Confidence Level = 98%
Critical Value �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 � = 2.33
2
Margin of Error (𝐸𝐸) =3
Standard Deviation (𝜎𝜎) =6

Then using the formula, you will have,

2
�𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
(2.33)(6) 2 13.98 2
𝑛𝑛 = � 2
� = � � = � � = [4.66]2 = 21.72
𝐸𝐸 3 3

Therefore, the nurse needs at least 22 infants to be enrolled in the study to

be 98% confident that the true mean weight of newborn infants is within 3
ounces of the sample mean.Apply the knowledge you obtained from the
discussion by solving the given problems below.

What’s More

1. A 99% confidence interval has to be created to estimate the mean volume

of contents in the bottles of Honey-Z. Assume that the population standard
deviation is 20 ml. Calculate the sample size needed if the margin of error
is no more than:
A. 6 ml
B. 5 ml
C. 4 ml
D. 3 ml

2. How large is the sample size required to determine the mean IQ of seventh
graders of Luis Palma National High School within +3 points, population
standard deviation of 15, and with the following confidence level?
A. 98%.
B. 95%.
C. 90%.
D. 80%.

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 What I Have Learned

To summarize what you have learned from this module try completing the
following statements. Write the correct word or phrase on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. _________________________ is a process of finding the number of elements

to be drawn from a population to create a sub-group called sample,
subject for a study.

2. The sample size is determined by the equation ___________________.

3. In the formula/equation for the sample size, n is the required sample

size, zα 2 is the _____________________, σ represents the

__________________, and ___________ is the margin of error.

4. The factors which influence the sample size determination are

____________________, ____________________ and ____________________.

5. As the sample size gets larger, the margin of error gets

__________________.

6. The level of confidence determines how certain you want to be that the
parameter falls within your confidence interval. The more confident you
want to be, the ______________sample size needs to be.

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 What I Can Do

Read the following problems carefully. Apply your skills in solving the
following cases.

1. A researcher found that the IQ scores of the ALS students in the Division
of Quezon Province are normally distributed with a mean of 110 and a
standard deviation of 10.

A. How many ALS students are needed to test so that the estimate will not
be more than 5 from the population mean with a 99% level of
confidence?

B. Due to limited contact with ALS students, the researcher tested a small
number of ALS students. Explain the effect of this small sample on the
estimate of the parameter?

2. A confidence interval estimate has a maximum error of 2.50. If the

distribution of the data where the estimate is obtained is normal with a
standard deviation of 9,

A. How many samples are considered in a 98% confidence interval

estimate for the mean?

B. What must be done to the sample size to reduce the margin of error
of the confidence interval estimate? Support your answer.

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 Assessment

Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Shade/blacken the circle that corresponds to your chosen answer.

A B C D 1. The following are the factors to consider in the

determination on sample size EXCEPT for the
O O O O
__________.

A. Margin of error
B. Level of confidence
C. confidence interval
D. variance or standard deviation

2. The value of confidence coefficient ( zα 2 ) of 1.96 is

A B C D
O O O O used in sample size determination if a researcher
wants to be _______% confidence level that the
parameter is within the estimate.

A 99

B. 95

C. 92

D. 90

A B C D 3. How does the level of confidence affect the sample

size? (Consider that other factors are constant)
O O O O

A. The higher the level of confidence, the smaller

the sample size required.
B. The lower the level of confidence, the larger the
sample size required.
C. The lower the level of confidence, the smaller the
sample size required.
D. The sample size remains constant at every level
of confidence.

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A B C D 4. Which of the following is the correct equation for
sample size determination?
O O O O

σ 2
n = x − zα 2 ( ) �𝑍𝑍𝛼𝛼 �(𝜎𝜎)
A. n C. 𝑛𝑛 = � 2
�
𝐸𝐸

B. n = X + E D. n = df + 1

A B C D 5. How does the margin of error and sample size affect

one another? (Assume that the other factors are
O O O O
constant)

A. A smaller sample size reduces the margin of

error.
B. A higher margin of error requires a larger
sample.
C. A lower margin of error requires a larger sample
size.
D. A small sample size results in a lower margin of
error.

A B C D 6. How does the standard deviation (𝜎𝜎) affect the sample

size? (Assume that the other factors are constant)
O O O O

A. The sample size is constant for all values of 𝜎𝜎.

B. Lower 𝜎𝜎 reduces the required sample size.
C. Lower 𝜎𝜎increases the required sample size.
D. Higher 𝜎𝜎 decreases the required sample size.

A B C D 7. A researcher wants his/her estimate with a minimum

margin of error. Which of the following is suggested?
O O O O

A. reduce the sample size.

B. use a sample size of 30.
C. increase the sample size.
D. use a sample size of less than 25.

A B C D 8. How large is the sample size required so that a

researcher is 99% confident with the estimate of a
O O O O
sample, of standard deviation 5, that the error will
not be more than 2?

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 A. 6

B. 13

C. 42

D. 84

A B C D 9. If a 90% level of confidence is applied by the

researcher in the condition given in item # 8, what
O O O O
sample size shall be obtained?

A. 8
B. 17
C. 27
D. 34

For questions 10 to 15, refer to the situation that follows.

The diameter of the coconuts harvested in a local farm is normally

distributed with a population variance of 64 mm. At a 99% level of
confidence, a researcher wants to have an estimate that will not be more
than 2 mm from the TRUE population average diameter of the coconuts.

A B C D 10. What correct confidence coefficient should be applied

to determine the required sample size?
O O O O
A. 2.58 B. 2.33 C. 1.96 D. 1.645

A B C D 11. What is the given population standard deviation

from the situation?
O O O O

A. 8

B. 16

C. 24

D. 6

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A B C D 12. What is the desired margin of error for the estimate
of the population parameter?
O O O O

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 16

A B C D 13. What sample size shall be used by a researcher to

meet the expected results? (Round up to the nearest
O O O O
whole number)

A. 16

B. 32

C. 62

D. 107

A B C D 14. If the researcher wishes to reduce the error of the

estimate, what should be done?
O O O O
I Consider a larger sample.

II Reduce the level of confidence

III Increase the level of confidence.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only

A B C D 15. What sample size is needed for the situation to have

a margin of error not more than 1? (Round up to the
O O O O
nearest whole number)
A. 87

B. 102

C. 347

D. 427

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 Additional Activities

How well did you perform in this lesson? Are you ready for the next lesson?
If you are, then answer the following situation.

As a researcher, you were hired by MNG Clinic to estimate the average

BMI of the adult population of Lucena City. A previous survey indicates a
standard deviation of 15.50. How many adults should be visited as samples
in order to be 95% confident that the confidence interval estimate will not
differ from the true population mean by more than 3? What type of random
technique will you use to get your sample? State your procedure in conducting
the survey.
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Assessment What’s New What I
Know
C Situation 1
a. 95% C
B
b. 1.96
D
C c. 10.4 lbs
d. 0.75 lb s C
C
Situation 2 D
C
a. 90% C
B b. 1.645
c. 385 grams B
C
d. 100 grams C
C
Situation 3 B
B
a. 99% C
A b. 2.58
c. 20 C
A
d. 5
A
A
B
D
What’s In B
C
1. 107, 2. 601, 3. 58, 4. 94 C
D
5. 43 C
Answer Key
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What I can do
1.a. 27
b. A sample size that is too small reduces the power to estimate the
IQ scores of IQ students in the Division of Quezon. It also increases
the margin of error of the estimate.
2a. 71
b. increases the number of samples. As the sample size gets larger,
the margin of error gets smaller.
Additional Activities
103, The students may choose from different types of random
sampling discussed in the previous modules.
What I have Learned What’s More
1. Sample size determination 1.
2. a. 74
3. critical value, b. 107
population standard deviation, c. 167
E d. 296
4. Level of Confidence,
standard deviation,
margin of error 2.
5. smaller a. 136
6. larger/bigger b. 97
c. 68
d. 41
References
Textbooks
Malate, Jose S. Statistics and Probability. Vicarish Publication and Trading
Inc., 2017.
Febre, Francisco A. Jr. Introduction to Statistic. Phoenix Publishing House
Inc., 2000.
Belecena, Rene R. Statistics and Probability. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.,
2016.

Websites

https://study.com/learn/sample-size-determination-questions-and-answers
html
http://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/MPHModules/BS/BS704_Power/BS704_
Power3.html

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