sampling technique

BrE: /ˈsɑːmplɪŋ tɛkˈniːk/

Definition

Definition of sampling technique - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

planned method for choosing part of a larger group to examine

TECH.

The researcher selected a sampling technique to avoid bias in the survey.
They used a random sampling technique to select participants from the registry.
Changing the sampling technique dramatically altered the study’s margin of error.

indistinguishable

unidentifiable

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Expressions with sampling

air sampling

process of collecting air from an area to test for specific substances

Regular air sampling detected increased levels of mold in the building.

blood sampling

process of taking small amounts of blood for tests or study

Regular blood sampling is required to monitor the patient's medication levels.

random sampling

method of choosing a subset where each member has equal chances

They used random sampling to select survey participants.

representative sampling

selecting cases so a smaller group mirrors a larger one

They used representative sampling to match the survey group to the city.

sampling error

difference between sample results and true population value

The survey's results may be affected by sampling error.

sampling interval

fixed gap between consecutive measurements when collecting or recording data

Choose a shorter sampling interval to capture faster changes in the signal.

Expressions with technique

salami technique

achieving goals by taking small, consistent steps

The team used a salami technique to complete the project.

tried and true technique

reliable way to achieve results

She used a tried and true technique to solve the math problem.

technique to the madness

method behind seemingly chaotic actions

His messy desk has a technique to the madness.

Alexander technique

technique to enhance movement efficiency and reduce tension

Dancers often learn the Alexander technique for better movement.

cut-up technique

method of cutting and rearranging text for new meaning

The author used the cut-up technique to create a unique narrative.

breathing technique

controlled way of taking in and letting out air on purpose

The singer practiced a new breathing technique to support the high notes.

investigative technique

planned method used to discover facts or gather detailed information

The detective used an advanced investigative technique to trace the suspect's calls.

diagnostic technique

method used to identify a medical condition

The doctor used a new diagnostic technique to find the issue.

leapfrog technique

approach in technology to bypass stages

Using a leapfrog technique, they adopted the latest tech innovations.

split-screen technique

method in video games for multiple players on one screen

The split-screen technique allowed us to play together on the console.

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Monte Carlo method

mathematics

technique using random sampling for numerical problem solving

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French:technique d'échantillonnage, ...
German:Stichprobentechnik, ...
Italian:tecnica di campionamento, ...
Spanish:técnica de muestreo, ...
Portuguese:técnica de amostragem, ...
Chinese:抽样方法, ...
Japanese:サンプリング手法, ...
Arabic:أُسْلُوب مُعَايَنَة, ...
Hebrew:שִׁיטַת דְּגִימָה, ...
Russian:метод выборки, ...
Ukrainian:метод вибірки, ...
Hindi:नमूनाकरण तकनीक, ...
Bengali:নমুনা নির্বাচন পদ্ধতি, ...
Catalan:tècnica de mostreig, ...
Czech:výběrová metoda, ...
Danish:stikprøvemetode, ...
Dutch:steekproeftechniek, ...
Greek:μέθοδος δειγματοληψίας, ...
Hungarian:mintavételi eljárás, ...
Khmer:វិធីសាស្ត្រជ្រើសសំណាក, ...
Korean:표본 추출 기법, ...
Persian:فن نمونه‌گیری, ...
Polish:technika doboru próby, ...
Portuguese (BR):técnica de amostragem, ...
Romanian:tehnică de eșantionare, ...
Swedish:urvalsmetod, ...
Thai:เทคนิคการสุ่มตัวอย่าง, ...
Turkish:örnekleme tekniği, ...
Vietnamese:kỹ thuật lấy mẫu, ...

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