Finite population correction (FPC) is a factor used in statistical calculations to adjust the sample size or variance estimates when sampling without replacement from a finite population. This correction is necessary because, as the sample size approaches the population size, the variability of the sample estimates decreases, which can lead to an overestimation of the precision of those estimates. The FPC helps provide a more accurate reflection of the true population characteristics when working with smaller populations.
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