Sample Size Determination, Sample Size Calculation

Sample size is the subset of the population used for statistical analysis based on its characteristics and accuracy of results. Proper sample size determination and sample size calculation ensures that the chosen subset adequately represents the entire population, leading to more reliable and meaningful research outcomes.

Determining the number of samples is a crucial step in order to perform reliable analysis. This ensures the purpose of statistical tests and checks if there is no or small margin of error. Justification of the choice of samples is as important as choosing them, since they will be tested for statistical tolerance limits. These samples will be further used to estimate the parameters in any given distribution type. Below are the features of a good sample size:

Aligned with objective

Represent the population

Yield statistical reliability

Simple yet comprehensible

Provide adequate information

Selected in random

Determining the characteristics

Since a sample represents a population or universe, the researcher must select the samples based on their characteristics. We consider factors such as level of precision, data required, degree of interpretation and variability for determination.

Expandability of size

A sample size needs to be flexible in nature. We reduce the sample size in instances such as availability of information, time and funds. These are non-statistical considerations. We also consider precision under statistical considerations affecting sample size.

Choice between methods

Since there is a need to understand which kind of sampling method a research needs, one has to specifically understand the required process of selection of participants. Our expert panel of researchers segregate

Collection of sample unit

Sample units are selected based on the objective of the study excerpting from the elements of the universe. We select the appropriate participants satisfying

Sampling frame selection

Defining a sampling frame should be done prior to selecting samples. We list all the units of population constituting the sample frame.

Power analysis consequences

We combine the help of our statistical analysis tools, our expert subject knowledge and your requirements to determine the necessary size of samples.