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Cochran Sample Size Calculator

Estimate an initial proportion sample size as ceiling(z²p(1−p)/e²). Large-population simple random sampling approximation.

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Allowed range: 1e-09 to 1,000,000,000.

Allowed range: 0 to 1.

Allowed range: 1e-09 to 1.

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How Cochran Sample Size Calculator works

Estimate an initial proportion sample size as ceiling(z²p(1−p)/e²).

Large-population simple random sampling approximation. Supply the critical value; no finite-population correction. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.

Concept diagram for Cochran Sample Size Calculator, showing normal critical value z input and the supported output.
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How to use Cochran Sample Size Calculator

Follow the labelled inputs.

Enter normal critical value z

Replace the example with normal critical value z. The field labels specify the expected format and units.

Input and settings
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Check the remaining inputs

Set assumed proportion p, absolute margin of error. Large-population simple random sampling approximation.

Tool result
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Run, review and save

Select Calculate. Review the calculated result, then copy it or download the result text.

Review the details
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Examples and uses for Cochran Sample Size Calculator

Check the supplied example

The starting example produces 385. Estimate an initial proportion sample size as ceiling(z²p(1−p)/e²).

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Use your own inputs

Read the labels for normal critical value z and assumed proportion p, absolute margin of error. Large-population simple random sampling approximation.

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Record a reviewed result

Copy the calculated result into your notes. Keep the formula and assumptions with it if someone else needs to reproduce the calculation.

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How to read the result

Read the units and assumptions with the output.

Estimate an initial proportion sample size as ceiling(z²p(1−p)/e²).

Large-population simple random sampling approximation. Supply the critical value; no finite-population correction. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.

A mathematical result connected to the values used to calculate it.
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Supported input and limits

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Large-population simple random sampling approximation. Supply the critical value; no finite-population correction. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.

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Cochran Sample Size Calculator: common questions

Answers about using Cochran Sample Size Calculator and understanding its results.

What inputs and assumptions apply?

Large-population simple random sampling approximation. Supply the critical value; no finite-population correction. Inputs and results use floating-point numbers and may be rounded. Results show up to 12 significant digits.

How can I save the result?

Copy result copies the displayed text. Download saves the same text as a TXT file. Processing runs in this browser without an account.

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