10% condition for independence

Definition

The 10% condition for independence states that in order to use certain statistical methods, the sample size must be no more than 10% of the population. This ensures that the sampling process does not significantly affect the population.

Related terms

Random Sampling: A method where every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected for a sample.

Population: The entire group or set from which data is collected.

Sample Size: The number of individuals or observations included in a sample.