Determining sample size needed to test hypothesis

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This discussion focuses on determining the sample size required to test a hypothesis with a specified level of accuracy. The key method involves solving the test statistic for 'n', where 'n' represents the sample size. By equating the test statistic to the critical value while considering all other parameters, one can derive the necessary sample size. This approach is essential for ensuring the validity of hypothesis testing in statistical analysis.

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I always do questions on school that ask for a test of hypothesis where the sample data is already give, but what if you want to do it the other way around, by first figuring out what sample size is needed to test a hypothesis at a given accuracy. Is that possible?
 
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Sure. Just solve the test statistic for n; the value of n that equates the test stat. to the critical value (given the values of all other parameters) is your answer.
 

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