Sample size
This page provides the definition for a mathematics term.
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A glossary of terms used in mathematics.
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Sample size
The number of objects, individuals, or values in a sample.
Typically, a larger sample size leads to an increase in the precision of a statistic as an estimate of a population parameter.
The most common symbol for sample size is n.
Curriculum achievement objectives and references
Statistical investigation: Levels 5, 6, 7, 8
Probability: Levels 6, 7
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