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representative sample

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv ˈsɑːmpl/

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv ˈsɑːmpl/

A subset of a larger population that accurately reflects the characteristics, diversity, and key attributes of the whole group, used in research, statistics, and analysis to draw valid conclusions.

  • 🇷🇺Подмножество более крупной совокупности, которое точно отражает характеристики, разнообразие и ключевые атрибуты всей группы, используемое в исследованиях, статистике и анализе для получения обоснованных выводов.
  1. Statistical subset B2 formal

    A small part of a larger group that accurately reflects the characteristics of the whole group.

    • The researchers selected a representative sample of 500 participants for the study.
    • A representative sample must include people from different age groups and backgrounds.
    • Without a representative sample, the survey results may be biased.

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