Why sample size matters
Small samples can mislead
Flip a coin five times and you might get five heads. That does not make the coin special. The same is true for picks: a short winning run is often just variance, not skill.
How many picks is enough?
These are rules of thumb, not guarantees. Even a large sample is descriptive, not a prediction of the future.
Recent form vs long-term history
Recent form shows what is happening now; long-term history shows whether the approach holds up. Use both — a hot streak on a thin record is not the same as steady results over hundreds of settled picks.
How TipStaq labels sample size
Every record on TipStaq carries its sample size and time window. When the sample is small, we say so — for example “Small sample · 12 settled picks” — so you never read a bare percentage as proof.
Look at the sample, not the streak.
Frequently asked
How many settled picks make a record trustworthy?
More is better. Around 50+ settled picks starts to be meaningful; 100+ is stronger. Below ~10, treat any record as early and unproven.
Why does sample size matter?
Short streaks happen by chance. The more settled picks behind a record, the less likely the result is luck.
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