Determining Sample Size; How to Calculate Survey Sample Size

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Determining Sample Size; How to Calculate Survey Sample Size

ABSTRACT

The sample size is a significant feature of any empirical study in which the goal is to make inferences about a population from a sample. In order to generalize from a random sample and avoid sampling errors or biases, a random sample needs to be of adequate size. This study presents a summary of how to calculate the survey sample size in social research and information system research.

KEYWORDS

Sample Size, Survey Design, Questionnaire Development, Calculate Sample Size, and Research Methodology

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Cite this paper

Hamed Taherdoost. (2017) Determining Sample Size; How to Calculate Survey Sample Size. International Journal of Economics and Management Systems, 2, 237-239