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random sampling

random sampling Random sampling is a research method for choosing a subset of a population so conclusions can be drawn about the whole group.

Random sampling is a research method for choosing a subset of a population so conclusions can be drawn about the whole group. In random sampling, each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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