Cochran Formula (Infinite Population):

𝑁𝜎 2
𝑛=
𝐸2
[𝑁 − 1] [ 2 ] + 𝜎 2
𝑍
Note:
1
𝜎2 = [𝐻𝑉 − 𝐿𝑉]2
16
Z = 1.96 if α=0.05 and using the two-tailed test
Z = 2.57 if α=0.01 and using the two-tailed test
E = allowed error for the statistic

Given:
N = 400 E = 0.05 Z = 1.96 HV = 40 LV = 10
Interpersonal Skills Questionnaire
10 items
4 Options (Always, Most of the Time, Sometimes, Never)
Required: 𝑛 = ? (Sample Size)
Solution:
1
𝜎 2 = 16 [40 − 10]2 = 56.25

(400)(56.25)
𝑛=
(0.05)2
[400 − 1] [ ] + 56.25
(1.96)2
𝑛 = 398.162
Answer:

n = 398