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a little number of studies vs a small number of studies

Both 'a little number of studies' and 'a small number of studies' are not correct. The correct phrase is 'a small number of studies.' 'Little' is used to refer to size or amount when it is uncountable, while 'small' is used for countable nouns like 'number.'

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a little number of studies

'A little number of studies' is not correct. 'Little' is used for uncountable nouns, not countable ones like 'number.'

Incorrect. 'Little' should not be used with countable nouns like 'number.'

Alternatives:

  • a small number of studies

a small number of studies

'A small number of studies' is not correct. 'Small' is the correct term to use with countable nouns like 'number.'

Incorrect. 'Small' should be used with countable nouns like 'number.'

Alternatives:

  • a small number of studies

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