Representative Sampling (Noun)
Meaning
The population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The researcher ensured that the data was collected using representative sampling to accurately reflect the characteristics of the population as a whole.
- Representative sampling was used to select participants for the survey to ensure that each stratum of the population was adequately represented.
- By using representative sampling, the researcher was able to capture the diversity of opinions within the population.
- The representative sampling technique helped the researcher to identify trends and patterns that were representative of the population as a whole.
- The survey used representative sampling to divide the population into strata based on age, income, and education level, ensuring that each group was adequately represented.