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The Law of Small Numbers

The Law of Small Numbers

Experiments with a low sample (N) are much more likely to have extreme results than ones with a high N. Conversely, experimenting with large samples is more precise than with small samples.

This can make us have a skewed view of reality by jumping to conclusions where evidence is not sufficient.

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