Question

True or false: the sample size you need to estimate the population distribution should always be at least 10% of the population size

Answer 1

I don't see why a sample it has to be at least 10% of the population size, unless theres some special reason

Answer 2

i can't think of a reason why the sample size has to be at least 10% of the population size.

Answer 3

i would say its false

Answer 4

ok thanks!

Answer 5

You could: estimate the population distribution with a 1% sample;
it just wouldn't be a very good estimate.