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stratified sample

 

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Noun stratified sample has 1 sense
  1. stratified sample, representative sample, proportional sample - the population is divided into strata and a random sample is taken from each stratum
    --1 is a kind of sample distribution, sample, sampling

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Stratified Sample

A stratified sample refers to the method of selecting a representative subset of a population where individuals are divided into distinct groups or strata based on specific characteristics. This sampling technique ensures that each subgroup within the population is proportionally represented, thus increasing the accuracy and reliability of the sample.

Examples of Usage:

  1. As a noun:

    The researchers used a stratified sample to study the voting preferences among different age groups.

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  2. As a verb:

    We need to stratify the population into various income levels in order to create a stratified sample for our survey.

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