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this post was submitted on 02 Mar 2026
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50 people is an irrelevant sample size. Just because the findings seem to make sense doesn't mean the study is good.
No, it's not. Standard error of the mean estimate is SD/sqrt(n-1), so it depends on the signal/effect to noise ratio how much you can learn from it. SE of the mean difference for a between subjects design is slightly different but not miles off from that. You can squeeze even more info out of it by using within subjects designs.
What makes you think a sample size of 50 is irrelevant?
Hey there, fella! If the findings confirm my biases, sample size is irrelevant. Science has spoken! /s
Yea but how many likes and subscribes does it have tho? 🤔