Sample size determination . Influencing factors and calculation strategies for survey research

Authors

• Ali A. Al-Subaihi, Assistant Professor of Research Methodology and Applied Statistics, Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh 11141, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4745146. Fax. +966 (1) 4792136. E-mail: subaihia{at}ipa.edu.sa

Abstract

The paper reviews both the influencing factors and calculation strategies of sample size determination for survey research. It indicate the factors that affect the sample size determination procedure and explains how. It also provides calculation methods (including formulas) that can be applied directly and easily to estimate the sample size needed in most popular situations.

Article Type

Review

First Page

323

Last Page

330

Recommended Citation

Al-Subaihi, Ali A. (2003) "Sample size determination . Influencing factors and calculation strategies for survey research," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 4, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2003