Statistics Analysis: SAMPLES

Running Head : SAMPLE SIZE ESTIMATION

Sample Size Estimation as Exemplified in Job Satisfaction Survey

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Sample Size Estimation as Exemplified in Job Satisfaction Survey

independent observations . The correction factors presented in their study increases the probability of the occurrence of e (p . 321 . Another quantitative criterion is proposed by this study , but ultimately , the final choice for the appropriate sample size relies solely of the researcher . As mentioned , this study can be directly applied when doing a Job Satisfaction

Survey as SRS is often the sampling scheme used . This is important in that it banishes the fear of researchers in relying on pilot studies , particularly those with small sample sizes when computing for sample sizes to use in their own surveys

References

Bartlett , J . E , II , Kotrlik , J . W Higgins , C (2001 Organizational research : Determining

appropriate sample size for survey research . Information Technology Learning , and Performance Journal , 43 . pp . 43-50 . Retrieved , November 17 , 2007 , from , http /www .osra .org /itlpj /bartlettkotrlikhiggins .pdf

Cochran , W . G (1977 . Sampling techniques , 3rd ed , New York : John Wiley Sons

Shiffler , R . E . and Adams , A .J (August 1987 . A Correction for Biasing Effects of Pilot

Sample Size on Sample Size Determination . Journal of Marketing Research ,Vol . XXIV , pp . 319-21

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