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Sample Size and Confidence Interval Calculator


Use the Sample Size calculator to determine the sample size you will need for a given confidence interval (margin of error). This is also useful for estimating the size of the population needed to achieve a desired sample size. Leave the "Population" field blank if the population is more than 50,000.

Use the Confidence Interval calculator to determine the confidence interval (margin of error) for a completed study. This calculator is also useful for determining the confidence interval for a specific question within a completed study. For most calculations, the “Percentage” can remain at “50”.

A 95% confidence level is sufficient for most market studies. Most researchers prefer a confidence interval of less than 4 percentage points. The lower the confidence interval, the more reliable the study.

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Created by William Godden, February 2004