When the required sample size calculated by using a formula is not a whole number,what is the best choice for the required sample size?
A) Round the result of the calculation in a standard way.
B) Round the result of the calculation up to the nearest whole number.
C) Round the result of the calculation down to the nearest whole number.
D) None of the above

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It is better to round the result of the calculation up to the nearest whole number to ensure that the sample size is large enough to provide accurate results. Rounding down to the nearest whole number may not provide a sufficient sample size, and rounding in a standard way may not provide consistency in the rounding method.

When the Required Sample Size Calculated by Using a Formula