Question

The size of the samples refers to ____________.

• A. the adequate size of the sample
• B. the number of items taken from the population for the purpose of the study
• C. the optimum size of sample which fulfills the requirements of efficiency, reliability and flexibility
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

the number of items taken from the population for the purpose of the study

Sample size refers to the number of individuals selected for the purpose of doing survey or collecting data so that the result derived from it can be used for the estimation of whole population.