Sample Size Estimator

Population Mean

The inputs to determine the required sample size when taking a sample to
estimate a population mean include a planning estimate for the population
standard deviation (sigma), the required margin of error (expressed in whatever units
sigma is expressed in), and the required confidence level.

Inputs:
Planning value for sigma: 1.2 <-- Input the appropriate number for your situation.
Desired margin of error: 0.3 <-- Input the appropriate number for your situation.
Confidence level: 0.99 <-- Input the appropriate number for your situation.

Intermediate Calculations:
Z-multiple: 2.5758
Sigma squared: 1.44
M.E. squared: 0.09
Z-multiple squared: 6.6348966

Results:
Sample size needed: 107 (Rounded up to a whole number.)
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 Sample Size Estimator
Population Proportion

The inputs to determine the required sample size when taking a sample to
estimate a population proportion include a planning value for the population
proportion (p-star), the required margin of error (expressed in whatever units
sigma is expressed in), and the required confidence level.

Inputs:
Planning value for p-star: 0.5 <— Input the appropriate number for your situation.
Desired margin of error: 0.03 <— Input the appropriate number for your situation.
Confidence level: 0.95 <— Input the appropriate number for your situation.

Intermediate Calculations:
Z-multiple: 1.9600
Sigma: 0.25
M.E. squared: 0.0009
Z-multiple squared: 3.8414588

Results:
Sample size needed: 1068 (Rounded up to a whole number.)
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