sampling

[ˈsæmplɪŋ]

sampling Definition

• 1. the act of taking a small amount of something so that you can test or examine it
• 2. the process of selecting a representative group from a larger population and studying them in order to make conclusions about the larger group

Using sampling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sampling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The doctor took a blood sample for sampling.

• Example

  The company conducted a sampling of their new product to gather feedback.

• Example

  The survey used random sampling to ensure a diverse group of participants.

sampling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sampling

• testing
• examination
• scrutiny
• survey
• selection

Phrases with sampling

• sample size

  the number of individuals or items selected from a population for a study or experiment

  Example

  The sample size for the study was 1000 participants.

• stratified sampling

  a sampling method in which the population is divided into subgroups and a random sample is taken from each subgroup

  Example

  The researchers used stratified sampling to ensure a diverse representation of the population.

• cluster sampling

  a sampling method in which the population is divided into clusters and a random sample of clusters is selected, then all individuals within the selected clusters are included in the study

  Example

  The researchers used cluster sampling to study the effects of a new policy on a specific region.

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Summary: sampling in Brief

Sampling [ˈsæmplɪŋ] refers to the act of taking a small amount of something for testing or examination, or the process of selecting a representative group from a larger population to study. Examples include taking a blood sample for medical testing, conducting a sampling of a new product to gather feedback, or using random sampling for a survey. Sampling methods include stratified sampling and cluster sampling.