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Requesting A Cited Source, Sample Size & Methodology

2026 guide  •  6 min read

Short answer: Without a stated source, sample size or methodology, the 82%/85% figures can't be independently evaluated — worth requesting these details directly if they matter to your decision.

Why these three specific elements matter for evaluating any statistic

Source, sample size and methodology are the three genuinely necessary pieces of information needed to judge whether a statistic is meaningful — worth checking for all three, not just one.

What a specific, practical next step looks like

💡 Worth knowing: this same three-part check is worth applying to any bold statistic on any product page you're evaluating.

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