The ever increasing need for a representative statistical sample in empirical research has created the demand for an effective method of determining sample size. To address the existing gap, Krejcie & Morgan (1970) came up with a table for determining sample size for a given population for easy reference.
Table 1: Table for Determining Sample Size for a Finite Population
The Table is constructed using the following formula for determining sample size:
NOTE:
There is no need of using the formula since the table of determining sample size has all the provisions you require to arrive at your sample size.
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References
Krejcie, R.V., & Morgan, D.W., (1970). Determining Sample Size for Research Activities. Educational and Psychological Measurement.
Small-Sample Techniques (1960). The NEA Research Bulletin, Vol. 38.