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Mercy360 Blog of Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Nana Aba Anamoah and Mussa Dankwah are going head-to-head over a recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics. Anamoah questioned the credibility of the poll results, pointing out the small sample size, while acknowledging Dankwah’s confidence in the polls. Dankwah quickly fired back, explaining that calculating the required sample size is simple and readily available online.
*The Controversy:*
– _Sample Size Concerns_: Anamoah raised concerns about the small sample size, suggesting it may not accurately represent the electorate.
– _Calculating Sample Size_: Dankwah argued that calculating the required sample size is straightforward and readily available online.
– _Credibility_: The exchange has raised questions about the credibility of the poll results and the methodology used.
Dankwah quickly clapped back, explaining that calculating the required sample size is simple and readily available online. He even broke down the numbers, stating that for a voting population of 18.7 million, with a 95% confidence level and a 1.9% margin of error, the minimum sample size needed is about 2,600 [no specific source, but based on general knowledge of statistics].
It’s clear that Dankwah is confident in his organization’s methodology, and he’s not afraid to speak up when criticized. As the lead pollster at Global InfoAnalytics, he’s got the expertise to back up his claims. With a background in finance and risk analysis, Dankwah has worked with big names like the World Bank and International Finance Corporation .
Now, the question remains – will Anamoah take Dankwah’s advice and crunch some numbers before criticizing polls in the future? Only time will tell!
