How to Analyze Tournament Results

[Mark1808]

I have started to play tournaments, mostly $30 through $100 0nline and at local casinos. I keep accurate records of my play and was wondering how to properly evaluate my results. How many tournaments would constitue a significant sample? Would the total amount of money won or lost divided by tournaments played be a relevant number? Any other comments would be appreciated.

I am break even for about 30 tournaments. I have a pattern, I play tight early and usually am hanging around break even as the blinds rise. Before you know it I am approaching the bubble with an M of less than 7.5 and the blinds rising. I look for a place to move and am usually in with the best of it and lately have been getting outdrawn. I suppose that will even out, so that is why I wanted to know what a relevant sample size would be?