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Error Associated with Samples of Given Sizes*

 

Size of Sample Error Associated with Percentage Estimates
100 +/- 10%
150 +/- 8%
200 +/- 7%
250 +/- 6%
300 +/- 6%
350 +/- 5%
400 +/- 5%
450 +/- 5%
500 +/- 4%
600 +/- 4%
700 +/- 4%
800 +/- 4%
900 +/- 3%
1000 +/- 3%
1100 +/- 3%
1200 +/- 3%

*Presumes the individuals selected were selected by chance by the researcher. The estimates do not include error attributable to measurement or other survey errors.

 


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