Sample size for a proportion

Enter the expected proportion, margin and confidence level.

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For 95% confidence, 0.5 proportion and 5% margin, n ≈ 385.

Example

Find the sample size needed for a proportion estimate.

For 95% confidence, 0.5 proportion and 5% margin, n ≈ 385.

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Methodology

n = z² × p × (1 − p) / margin² for the chosen confidence level.