Sample size error Drawing conclusions from a limited number of events (a sample) about a much larger number of events (a population) where the sample is too small (and too skewed) to be reliably representative of that population.   (see also: statistic, Law of large numbers, Margin of error, sample bias, overgeneralization)   Back to: Glossary A-C, Glossary D-H, Glossary I-P, Glossary Q-S, Glossary T-Z   Glossary of selected Judgement & Decision-making, Belief-related, and other Psychology terms A-Z »   » Return to belief, judgement, and clear thinking »   Labels: Sample size error

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