Well, if we are discussing the allocation of resources, I for one would much prefer fewer, more rigorous studies than a large volume of studies with mediocre me

Well, if we are discussing the allocation of resources, I for one would much prefer fewer, more rigorous studies than a large volume of studies with mediocre methodology and sample sizes. Such studies carry little more weight than one's own intuitions. I do feel that small studies like this one serve a very important purpose: to let scientists hone their experiments. Most any large study should first be attempted as a small study to work out any kinks.