Vol: 34 Page: 127

Authors:
Edward Niedokos

Title:
 Sample size determination for interval estimation of variance functions

Language: English

Keywords:
shortest confidence interval
relative error of interval estimation
sample size
estimation of standard deviation
precision and entropy

Summary:
Procedures for determining sample size for setting the shortest confidence intervals with the prescribed confidence level and relative error, which is an analog of the coefficient of variation, are given. The problem is solved for the standard deviation, variance, precision and entropy of a normal population.