SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: Statistics and Probability Grade Level: 11 Quarter: 3 Week: 8

MELC COMPETENCY CODE
 Identify the length of a confidence interval.  M11/12SP-IIIj-1)
 Compute for the length of the confidence interval.  (M11/12SP-IIIj-2)
 Compute for an appropriate sample size using the  M11/12SP-IIIj-3)
length of interval.  (M11/12SP-IIIj-4)
 Solve exercise involving sample size determination.

Name: ________________________________ Section: _____________Date: _________

School: _________________________________ District: ___________________________
A. Readings/ Discussion

 Length of Confidence and Appropriate Sample Size

How large should be the sample? Many researchers find this a problem. In
fact, many rely on old methods to determine the sample size they need in their
investigations. This problem must be addressed carefully because needlessly large
samples are a waste of important resources. On the other hand, insufficient sample
size may lead to poor results.

Definition of Terms
1. Confidence interval - In statistics, this refers to the probability that
 a Population parameter will fall between a set of values for a certain proportion of times. Confidence intervals
measure the degree of uncertainty or certainty in

 a sampling method. They can take any number of probability limits, with the most common being a 95% or 99%
confidence level.

2. Narrowness of the interval – This pertains to a small width in relation to the

length of the confidence interval.

Length of Confidence Interval

This refers to the absolute difference between the upper confidence limit and the lower confidence limit.

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Example 1. Find the length of the confidence interval 0. 275<p<0.360
Solution:

Example 2. Find the length of the confidence interval

upper confidence limit = 0.805
lower confidence limit = 0.526
Solution:

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Example 3: Find the length of the confidence interval given the following data:

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Try this in your notebook.
B. Find the length of the confidence interval given the following data:

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Example 4: Find the length of the confidence interval, given the following data:
s = 6.5, n= 15, confidence level = 99%
Solution:

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Deriving the Formula for a Sample Size
In deriving the formula for the sample size, there are two things to remember
when we decided on the quality of the sample size that we need: confidence and the
narrowness of the interval.
➢ Confidence interval describes the uncertainty inherent in this
estimate and describes a range of values within which we can be
reasonably sure that the true effect actually lies.
➢ Narrowness of the interval pertains to a small width in relation to the
length of the confidence interval.
If the confidence interval is relatively narrow (e.g., 0.70 to 0.80), the effect
size is known precisely. If the interval is wider (e.g., 0.60 to 0.93) the uncertainty is
greater, although there may still be enough precision to make decisions about the
utility of the intervention. Intervals that are very wide (e.g., 0.50 to 1.10) indicate
that we have little knowledge about the effect, and that further information is needed.
The computing formula in determining sample size is derived from the formula of the
margin of error E where:

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 Study the derivation of the computing formula for determining minimum sample size when
estimating a population mean.
 Discuss the elements of the formula.

To solve for n, which is a sample size needed in estimating a population mean,

do this. (Hint: Apply the appropriate properties of equality.)

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Example 1. A sample size calculation determined that 2006.083 data points were
necessary to represent the population. In this case, 2007 data points
samples should be taken.
2. Suppose the calculated sample size is 409.14. What would be the
sample size?
409.14? ____________
Answer: 410

A. Find the length of the following confidence interval.

1. 0.242 < p < 0.653
2. 0.345 < p < 0.570
3. 0.275 < p < 0.463
4. Upper confidence limit = 0.820
Lower confidence limit = 0.490
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5. Upper confidence limit = 0.715
Lower confidence limit = 0.350
B. Find the length of the confidence interval given the following data:
6. s = 5.36, n = 350, confidence level: 99%
7. s = 2.35, n = 250, confidence level: 99%
8. s = 1.20, n = 200, confidence level: 95%
9. s = 8.15, n = 29, confidence interval: 99%
10. s = 3.25, n = 17, confidence interval: 95%

C. Solve the following problems.

11. In a group presentation, the average geometric reasoning of Grade 10 students
in a Mathematics camp was observed to be 80 with s standard deviation of 4. A
researcher wants to replicate the study to estimate the true population mean µ to
within 0.5 maximum error. If the 98% level of confidence is adopted, how many
respondents are needed?

12. Teacher Carol, wants to conduct a survey about the average number of students
in a certain school who wants online class instead of distance modular learning. If
she plans to use 99% confidence level, 0.5 as the margin of error, and a standard
deviation of 5. How many sample sizes does she need for the survey?

Try this in your notebook.

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