Meaning & use
random sampling
A method of selecting a sample in which every member of the population has an equal chance of being chosen.
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The researchers used random sampling to select five hundred voters from the national registry.
Random sampling helps reduce bias because no particular group is more likely to be picked than another.
A note on using this word
Random sampling differs from convenience sampling, which selects easily accessible participants and can introduce bias into the results.
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