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systematic sampling

systematic sampling Systematic sampling is a simple, commonly used way to choose a random sample from a finite population by following a fixed selection pattern.

Systematic sampling is a simple, commonly used way to choose a random sample from a finite population by following a fixed selection pattern. Variants of this approach, such as diagonal systematic sampling, are designed to improve precision in some situations, including when the population shows a linear trend.