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RE: Well, no

"... meaning that if you are correct 59/100 that is EXACTLY THE SAME as 9/10."

Incorrect.

Go read the linked article, in particular Les Leventhal's contribution starting on page 3, for an analysis of how the number of trials (in the test) determines basic statistical properties, e.g. pay attention to details concerning Type 2 errors.

Once you have you should understand that you cannot extrapolate between tests with large differences in the number of trials (10 v. 100).






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