Which of the following is not necessary to determine how large a sample to select from a population?
A)The level of confidence in estimating the population parameter
B)The size of the population
C)The maximum allowable error in estimating the population parameter
D)An estimate of the population variation

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The size of the population is often not necessary to determine the sample size for many statistical sampling methods, especially when the population is large. The level of confidence, maximum allowable error, and an estimate of the population variation are more critical factors in determining the appropriate sample size.

Which of the Following Is Not Necessary to Determine How