Discussion # 1 Due Weds 10/27/21
Wk 6 Discussion 1 – Sample Size [due Thurs]
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Due Thursday
Frankfort-Nachmias and Leon-Guerrero (2018) noted that the precision of a confidence interval can be enhanced by increasing the sample size.
Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:
· How does sample size affect the validity of a study?
· What factors determine the size of an ideal sample?
· How is the sample size calculated?
Reference: Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Leon-Guerrero, A. (2018). Social statistics for a diverse society (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Due Monday
Review others questions and using your professional experience, provide an answer or related insights in 150 words.