The significance of an asymptote

[CherylM]

First, a confession. It has been YEARS since I've looked at a Geometry textbook.

I'm reading a paper where the author states, the results "appear to reach an asymptote at a sample size of 12."

I understand what an asymptote is -- but I'm not certain how to apply it here. Is the author making the case that things really don't get "better" with a larger sample size? (Which, to be honest I'm inferring based on the context of the statement versus understanding the use of asymptote.)

Many thanks in advance.

Cheryl

 

[CherylM]

Thanks for your response

I appreciate your insight - I do think the author was being sloppy .... or trying to dazzle us with his baloney.
None the less, thanks for the response.

Cheryl