A worker was observed for four cycles of a repetitive operation.The observed times for work elements are 11,10,8,and 11 seconds,respectively.What sample size is appropriate for estimating the time for this work element within + 3 percent of the true mean time with 95 percent confidence?
A) Fewer than or equal to 70
B) Greater than 70 but fewer than or equal to 75
C) Greater than 75 but fewer than or equal to 80
D) Greater than 80

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The sample size calculation requires the standard deviation and the desired margin of error. Given the small sample size and variability, a larger sample size is needed to achieve the desired precision and confidence level.

A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles of a Repetitive