The sample size
Example: Sample size defines number of observations included in study
Definition
"The sample size" refers to the number of individual observations or data points collected and analyzed in a research study. It determines the scope of the data and influences the reliability and validity of the study’s results and conclusions.
Etymology
The term "the sample size" combines "sample," derived from the Latin word 'exemplum,' meaning a representative part or example, with "size," which comes from Old French 'siz,' meaning measurement or dimension. Together, they describe the measured quantity of a sample in research.
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"The sample size" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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