The actual total sample size required to achieve a particular value for the variance depends on the manner in which the sample observations are allocated among the strata.

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The allocation of sample observations among strata affects the precision of the estimate, but not the required sample size to achieve a particular value for the variance. The sample size required to achieve a particular value of variance is primarily determined by population variability and desired level of precision.

The Actual Total Sample Size Required to Achieve a Particular