Question 1
A work sampling study requires an acceptable error level of 10% and 95% confidence. a. What is the adequate sample size if the sample proportion is as large as 50%? b. What is the adequate sample size if the sample proportion is estimated to be about 20%?Question 2
In a preliminary work sample of an operation, out of 50 observations the operator was observed idle in 5 observations. What sample size is required for a work sampling study if the desired confidence level is 98% and the desired accuracy level is 5%?Answer 1
a. 1.962 × .5 × .5 / .12 = 98Answer 2
n = = = 195.4 or 195