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Quote by: Chancellor The sample size is significantly less than one percent (more like less than a hundredth of a percent) and, quite clearly, cannot be representative of the entire population |
Actually, a sample size of less than 1%, if it is unbiased and is a large number (even though it is a small percentage), can be quite representative of an entire population.
If you doubt the math behind this, study it and comprehend it rather than just making unfounded claims.
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If this particular statistic is the result of something that has been "studied in extreme depth," do you really expect people to take that study seriously?
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That is not what I meant. The science of statistics has been studied in depth. Most studies have flaws of one form another. I do not care to try and defend this particular study. You are criticizing nearly all of statistical methodology, without any understanding of it.
I am saying you should study it before you dismiss it.