sample size

US: /ˈsæmpəl saɪz/

Definition

Definition of sample size - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

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number of individual units included in a selected group for study

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The researchers decided that a sample size of 500 participants was sufficient.
With such a small sample size, the study’s conclusions were questioned.
They increased the sample size to detect smaller differences between groups.

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Expressions with sample

free sample

example or piece of something given for free

She received a free sample of the fabric to test its quality.

sample pack

small collection of products offered together for trial or promotion

The company mailed a free sample pack of their new energy bars.

test sample

small part of something chosen to be checked or examined

The lab requested another test sample from the patient.

blood sample

small amount of blood taken for testing or research

The doctor took a blood sample for analysis.

sample collection

activity of taking small parts from something for tests or checks

Sample collection took place every morning at the community health clinic.

sample group

group of selected people or things used to study a larger population

The researchers surveyed a sample group of 500 students from the university.

Expressions with size

size down

reduce the size of something

They decided to size down the project to fit the budget.

size matters

exp.

bigger is better

When it comes to TVs, size matters.

size up

evaluate or assess something or someone

He sized up the competition before the race..

cut to size

trim material to fit specific dimensions

The carpenter cut the wood to size for the shelf.

of every shape and size

adj.

having a wide variety of forms and dimensions

The store sells toys of every shape and size.

try for size

test something to see if it fits

She decided to try for size before buying the dress.

try on for size

test clothing to see if it fits

She decided to try on for size the new dress.

try this for size

test something to see if it fits

Try this for size before buying the jacket.

try this on for size

test something to see if it fits well

Try this on for size before buying it.

size someone up

judge someone's abilities or character by looking at them

The manager sized the new employee up quickly.

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proportional sample

mathematics

sample from each subgroup proportional to its size

oversampling

mathematics

increasing sample size for underrepresented groups

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French:taille de l'échantillon, ...
German:Stichprobengröße, ...
Italian:dimensione del campione, ...
Spanish:tamaño de la muestra, ...
Portuguese:tamanho da amostra, ...
Chinese:样本量, ...
Japanese:標本数, ...
Arabic:حَجْم العَيّْنَة, ...
Hebrew:גֹּדֶל מִדְגָּם, ...
Russian:объём выборки, ...
Ukrainian:обсяг вибірки, ...
Hindi:नमूने का आकार, ...
Bengali:নমুনা আকার, ...
Catalan:mida de la mostra, ...
Czech:velikost vzorku, ...
Danish:stikprøvestørrelse, ...
Dutch:steekproefomvang, ...
Greek:μέγεθος δείγματος, ...
Hungarian:mintanagyság, ...
Khmer:ទំហំគំរូ, ...
Korean:표본 크기, ...
Persian:حجم نمونه, ...
Polish:wielkość próby, ...
Portuguese (BR):tamanho da amostra, ...
Romanian:mărime eșantion, ...
Swedish:stickprovsstorlek, ...
Thai:ขนาดตัวอย่าง, ...
Turkish:örneklem büyüklüğü, ...
Vietnamese:cỡ mẫu, ...

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