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ERIC Number: EJ312350
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Sample Size Determination: A Comparison of Attribute, Continuous Variable, and Cell Size Methods.
Clark, Philip M.
Library and Information Science Research, An International Journal, v6 n4 p407-23 Oct-Dec 1984
Describes three methods of sample size determination, each having its use in investigation of social science problems: Attribute method; Continuous Variable method; Galtung's Cell Size method. Statistical generalization, benefits of cell size method (ease of use, trivariate analysis and trichotyomized variables), and choice of method are discussed. Six sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Research, Research Methodology, Sample Size, Sampling, Social Science Research, Statistical Analysis, Tables (Data)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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