Rigorous Reasoning

Concept · Inductive

Sample Size

The number of observed cases in the evidence base from which a generalization is drawn.

Why it matters

Small samples can support only modest claims; large random samples can support stronger ones.

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Analogical ReasoningCausal InferenceConfounding VariableDefeasibilityInductive StrengthRepresentativeness