If a pilot sample of n = 40 items has been used as a first step in determining a required sample size of n = 360, the decision maker can go ahead and use these 40 and take a sample of only 320 more items.

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The initial pilot sample of 40 items can be included in the total required sample size of 360, so the decision maker only needs to collect an additional 320 items to reach the total required sample size.

If a Pilot Sample of N = 40 Items Has