When determining sample size,the conventional approach would NOT be:
A)an average of the sample sizes of similar studies.
B)the modal sample size of previous surveys.
C)5 percent of the entire population.
D)the sample size of a competitor's survey that the company somehow discovered.
E)the sample sizes normally reported in published reports.

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Using a fixed percentage of the entire population, like 5%, is not a conventional approach for determining sample size, as it doesn't consider the variability, confidence level, or margin of error needed for the study.

When Determining Sample Size,the Conventional Approach Would NOT Be