Margin of Error for Two Independent Sample Variances
Use the Interval Explorer for Two Independent Sample Variance to determine a sample size for a confidence interval. Select DOE > Sample Size Explorers > Confidence Intervals > Margin of Error for Two Independent Sample Variances. Explore the trade offs between sample size, significance, and the margin of error for your interval.
Interval Explorer for Two Independent Sample Variances Options
Set study assumptions and explore sample sizes using the radio buttons, text boxes, and sliders. The curve updates as you make changes to the settings. Alternatively, change settings by dragging the cross hairs on the curve or adjusting the values in the axis text boxes.
Interval Type
Lower Bound
Specifies a one-sided lower interval.
Upper Bound
Specifies a one-sided upper interval.
Interval
Specifies a two-sided interval.
Fixed Parameters
Alpha
Specifies the confidence level, 1 - Alpha. The default alpha level is 0.05 for a 95% confidence interval.
Interval Parameters
Group 1 Sample Size
Specifies the number of observations (runs, experimental units, or samples) needed for Group 1 in your experiment. Select Lock to lock the Group 1 sample size.
Group 2 Sample Size
Specifies the number of observations (runs, experimental units, or samples) needed for Group 2 in your experiment. Select Lock to lock the Group 2 sample size.
Total Sample Size
Specifies the total number of observations (runs, experimental units, or samples) needed for your experiment. The margin of error curve is based on total sample size.
Tip: Adjusting the sample size for one group impacts the sample size for the second group while the total sample size remains unchanged. Adjusting the total sample size adjusts the two groups proportionally, unless one group is locked. Only one group sample size can be locked.
Interval Width
Specifies the full width of the interval. With all other parameters fixed, interval width decreases as sample size increases.
Save Settings
Saves the current settings to the Saved Settings table. This enables you to save a set of alternative study plans. See Saved Settings in the Sample Size Explorers.
Make Data Collection Table
Creates a new data table that you can use for data collection.
Statistical Details for the Ratio Two Independent Variances Interval Explorer
The interval calculations for capturing the ratio of two population variances is based on the F-distribution. The margin of error (MOE) is calculated as:
The lower bound is calculated as:
The upper bound is calculated as:
