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Sample Size Calculation for Likert Scale

This document outlines the calculation to determine the required sample size for a study using a 5-point Likert scale. It shows that the sample size is equal to the critical value (1.96 for 95% confidence) squared multiplied by the variance (0.66 for a 5-point Likert scale), divided by the margin of error squared (0.05). Plugging these values into the formula results in a required sample size of approximately 670 respondents.

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Sample Size Calculation for Likert Scale

This document outlines the calculation to determine the required sample size for a study using a 5-point Likert scale. It shows that the sample size is equal to the critical value (1.96 for 95% confidence) squared multiplied by the variance (0.66 for a 5-point Likert scale), divided by the margin of error squared (0.05). Plugging these values into the formula results in a required sample size of approximately 670 respondents.

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Sample Size based on Standard Deviation with 5 point Likert Scale

Sample Size = Z2 x σ2
E2
= (1.96) 2 x (0.66) 2
(0.05)2

= 3.8416 x 0.4356
0.0025

= 1.6734
0.0025

= 669.36

Total Sample Size for the Study is 670 Respondents.

Z is the critical value of the Normal distribution (e.g. for a confidence level of 95%, α
is 0.05 and the critical value is 1.96)

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