We got calculated sample size 350 and is it possible to include 360participants?
Absolutely, you can always opt to increase the size of your sample. A calculated sample size provides you with a minimum, not a maximum. Moreover, avoiding selection biases is more important than the absolute sample size.
I totally agree with @Timo Van. Moreover, calculation of sample size should, preferably, be done through multiple methods. For example, based on power estimate, previous literature of similar studies, total number of variables and number of items, size of universe, nature of analysis to be performed etc. So, there is no harm in keeping the sample size more than what is required. The representativeness of sample needs to be taken care of.
Good luck with your work!
Agree with Timo Van Canegem and Kailash Jandu. The extra sample increases the accuracy and significance of the study.
I agree with what is written before: the bigger sample gives more robust (accurate and significant) results and makes research findings less prone to methodological criticism.
Yes, you can beef up your calculated sample size since the calculation gives an estimate of the minimum sample size. In reality, maximizing the sample size is healthy. In other words, the more participants you have, the more data you can collect, and the better outcomes you may get.
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