Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Small-N and Large-N

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between small-N and large-N designs?

• A)Large-N designs have the power to detect large effect sizes, while small-N designs can only detect small effects.
• B)Statistical validity is stronger in large-N designs, while generalizability is more important in small-N designs.
• C)Large-N studies typically gather less information about participants than small-N designs.
• D)It is not possible to maintain experimental control in small-N studies, whereas it is in large-N studies.

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Definitions:

Poisson Distribution

A probability distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space, assuming these events happen with a known constant rate and independently of the time since the last event.

Service Rate

The speed at which a service provider can complete work or deliver services, often measured in customers served per unit of time or tasks completed per day.

Arrival Rate

The frequency at which entities (such as customers, materials, or information) reach a system or service point, often measured in entities per time unit.

Queue Discipline

Describes the rule or set of rules used to prioritize and manage elements in a queue, determining the order in which they are serviced.