RONALD R.

SURIGAO
Sampling and Sample Size

A study is to be performed to determine a certain parameter in a community. From previous

study a standard deviation of 46 is obtained. If a sample error of up to 4 is to be accepted. How
many subjects should be included in this study at 99% level of confidence.
A researcher wants to find out how many couples celebrate valentine’s day in Tandag City. We
don’t have much information on the subject to begin with, so we’re going to assume that half of
them celebrate valentine’s day: this gives us maximum variability. So, p=0.5. Now let’s say we
want 95% confidence, and at least 5 percent margin of error. A 98% confidence level. Find the
sample size using Cochran’s formula. Assume small population N=600.