random sample
ˈrændəm ˈsæmpəl
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Definition of random sample - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.group chosen so each has equal chance of selectionTECH.
  • The study used a random sample of 100 students.
  • We selected a random sample from the entire population.
  • A random sample was drawn to ensure fairness.
representative sample
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Expressions with random sample

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simple random samplen.
method of selecting a sample from a population
Researchers often use a simple random sample to gather data.

Expressions with random

random acts of kindnessn.
unexpected kind actions towards strangers or acquaintances
Random acts of kindness can brighten someone's day.
at randomadv.
without a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
The numbers were selected at random from a list..
in random orderadj.
arranged without any set pattern or sequence
The questions are in random order on the test.
random picturesn.
images selected without a specific pattern or reason
She showed me random pictures from her trip.
random thoughtsn.
unplanned or spontaneous ideas
She often jots down her random thoughts in a notebook.
random noisen.
patternless background sounds or information that seem meaningless or unimportant
The hallway was filled with random noise from passing students.

Expressions with sample

free samplen.
example or piece of something given for free
She received a free sample of the fabric to test its quality.
sample packn.
small collection of products offered together for trial or promotion
The company mailed a free sample pack of their new energy bars.
test samplen.
small part of something chosen to be checked or examined
The lab requested another test sample from the patient.
blood samplen.
small amount of blood taken for testing or research
The doctor took a blood sample for analysis.
sample collectionn.
activity of taking small parts from something for tests or checks
Sample collection took place every morning at the community health clinic.
sample groupn.
group of selected people or things used to study a larger population
The researchers surveyed a sample group of 500 students from the university.
sample solutionn.
example answer showing how to correctly solve a given problem
The teacher posted a sample solution for the homework online.
sample sizen.
number of individual units included in a selected group for study
The researchers decided that a sample size of 500 participants was sufficient.
biopsy samplen.
piece of body tissue taken for medical testing and study
The doctor sent the biopsy sample to the lab for analysis.
core samplen.
section used for scientific analysis
The core sample revealed ancient pollen grains.

Terms related to random sample

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Terms with random sample included in their meaning

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selection biasn.
mathematics
systematic error due to non-random sample
Bernoulli's lawn.
mathematics
principle in statistics about random sample behavior
SRSacr.
acr: simple random sample
selects items randomly from a group

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  1. French:échantillon aléatoire, ...
  2. German:Zufallsstichprobe, ...
  3. Italian:campione casuale, ...
  4. Spanish:muestra aleatoria, ...
  5. Portuguese:amostra aleatória, ...
  6. Chinese:随机样本, ...
  7. Japanese:無作為抽出標本, ...
  8. Arabic:عَيِّنَة عَشْوَائِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִדְגָּם אַקְרָאִי, ...
  10. Russian:случайная выборка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випадкова вибірка, ...
  12. Hindi:यादृच्छिक नमूना, ...
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