sample size
US: /ˈsæmpəl saɪz/
Definition

Definition of sample size - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.number of individual units included in a selected group for studyTECH.
  • 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 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.

Expressions with size

size downv.
reduce the size of something
They decided to size down the project to fit the budget.
size mattersexp.
bigger is better
When it comes to TVs, size matters.
size upv.
evaluate or assess something or someone
He sized up the competition before the race.
cut to sizev.
trim material to fit specific dimensions
The carpenter cut the wood to size for the shelf.
of every shape and sizeadj.
having a wide variety of forms and dimensions
The store sells toys of every shape and size.
try for sizev.
test something to see if it fits
She decided to try for size before buying the dress.
try on for sizev.
test clothing to see if it fits
She decided to try on for size the new dress.
try this for sizev.
test something to see if it fits
Try this for size before buying the jacket.
try this on for sizev.
test something to see if it fits well
Try this on for size before buying it.
size someone upv.
judge someone's abilities or character by looking at them
The manager sized the new employee up quickly.

Terms related to sample size

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Terms with sample size included in their meaning

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proportional samplen.
mathematics
sample from each subgroup proportional to its size
oversamplingn.
mathematics
increasing sample size for underrepresented groups

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  1. French:taille de l'échantillon, ...
  2. German:Stichprobengröße, ...
  3. Italian:dimensione del campione, ...
  4. Spanish:tamaño de la muestra, ...
  5. Portuguese:tamanho da amostra, ...
  6. Chinese:样本量, ...
  7. Japanese:標本数, ...
  8. Arabic:حَجْم العَيّْنَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֹּדֶל מִדְגָּם, ...
  10. Russian:объём выборки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обсяг вибірки, ...
  12. Hindi:नमूने का आकार, ...

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