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kwoodring

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Explain how the results of a very small study can be misleading. (Assume data quality is not an issue.)

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Is there such a thing as a sample size that was too large, in terms of producing misleading conclusions about the population? __________ (choose: yes, no)
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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

IF THE SAMPLE SIZE IS TOO SMALL, AN IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP OR DIFFERENCE CAN GO UNDETECTED.

Answer to Question 2

YES


kwoodring

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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