Several factors affect sample size requirements for a study. Which is one of those factors?
A. The number of eligible people
B. The size of the population
C. The type of sampling used (e.g., convenience, random)
D. Effect size
The correct answer is D. Effect size
Rationale: These factors are study design, method of sampling, and outcome measures – effect size, standard deviation, study power, and significance level.
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