sample_size
Sample Size
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Calculate the survey sample size needed for a confidence level and margin. FREE.
Uses maximum variance (p=0.5) with a finite-population correction when
population is given. Typical input {"population": 5000,
"confidence_pct": 95, "margin_pct": 5} returns {"required_sample": 357,
"assumptions": "p=0.5 (max variance), random sampling"}.
Use before collecting data, to size a survey. Not for analyzing data
already collected (stats_describe, confidence_interval). Errors: on invalid, missing, or malformed input this tool never raises a protocol error — it returns {"error": "<what is wrong and how to fix it>"} (for example {"error": "confidence_pct must be 90, 95, or 99"}). Every call is read-only and idempotent, so after correcting the input it is always safe to retry.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| population | integer | no | Total population size; 0 (default) means unknown or very large. |
| confidence_pct | number | no | Confidence level; must be 90, 95, or 99. Default 95. |
| margin_pct | number | no | Acceptable margin of error percentage; above 0 and at most 50. Default 5. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"additionalProperties": false,
"properties": {
"population": {
"default": 0,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Total population size; 0 (default) means unknown or\nvery large."
},
"confidence_pct": {
"default": 95,
"type": "number",
"description": "Confidence level; must be 90, 95, or 99.\nDefault 95."
},
"margin_pct": {
"default": 5,
"exclusiveMinimum": 0,
"maximum": 50,
"type": "number",
"description": "Acceptable margin of error percentage; above 0 and at\nmost 50. Default 5."
}
},
"type": "object"
}