Introduction In the realm of statistical research, one of the most critical yet often overlooked pre-study steps is determining the appropriate sample size. IBM SPSS Sample Power v3.0.1 addresses this need directly. Released as a standalone companion to IBMβs SPSS Statistics suite, this version offers researchers a user-friendly interface for conducting power analysis and sample size estimationβessential processes for designing ethically sound, financially feasible, and statistically valid studies.