How does the sample size affect the Standard Error of Estimate in SPSS?

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How does the sample size affect the Standard Error of Estimate in SPSS?
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Generally, a larger sample size leads to a smaller SEE. With more data, the regression line is more stable, and the predictions are more accurate. However, the relationship isn't linear; the SEE decreases as sample size increases, but the rate of decrease diminishes with larger samples.