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[Bitekson]

How do i arrive at a statistically representative sample size? What is the minimum sample size for just about any situation?, And how do you arrive there without having to shed much sweat?
Cant really see an acceptable short cut to jargonies of complex statistical formulae, yet would want to.
Its a survey i want to do in a logistically very taxing region. And what's more, no reliable institutions from which to seek help.
Inputs will be highly appreciated.
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Bitek,
Jimmiebite (skype)

[alethephant]

Use N = 8/E^2, where E = the effect you want to be able to detect, in units of the standard deviation of the population being sampled.

This formula is not complicated, so it should meet your need.

[Bitekson]

Hi,
Thank you for taking your time trying to help. But i cant make much sense from what you have just given me. Especially the 'effect' you said.
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Bitek,
Jimmiebite (skype)