partial sample

[/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl ˈsæm.pəl/]
nounpl: partial samples
amostra parcial
1. A subset of data or items selected from a larger population that does not represent the complete or whole set
The researcher analyzed a partial sample of 500 customers from a total population of 50,000.
O pesquisador analisou uma amostra parcial de 500 clientes de uma população total de 50.000.
2. In statistics and research, an incomplete or limited collection of observations used for preliminary analysis
Due to time constraints, they worked with a partial sample rather than conducting a comprehensive survey.
Devido a restrições de tempo, eles trabalharam com uma amostra parcial em vez de realizar uma pesquisa abrangente.
3. A portion of material or product taken for testing or quality control purposes
Quality control inspected a partial sample of the batch before shipping.
O controle de qualidade inspecionou uma amostra parcial do lote antes do envio.
In Brazilian academic and business contexts, 'amostra parcial' is a standard statistical term widely used in research methodologies and quality control processes. The concept reflects the practical reality that comprehensive data collection is often infeasible due to time, cost, or logistical constraints. In the USA, this term is commonly used in market research, healthcare studies, and industrial quality assurance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomplete samplelimited samplesubsetfractional sampleportion
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete samplefull sampletotal sampleentire samplecensus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amostra parcial
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
amostra parcial / amostra incompleta
Both terms are commonly used in business and research settings
Rio de Janeiro
amostra parcial
Preferred in academic and statistical contexts
Portugal
amostra parcial
Standard usage; may also say 'amostra limitada' in some contexts

Related Words

samplingstatistical analysispopulationdata collectionsurveyrepresentative samplerandom sample

Related Idioms & Phrases

a taste of things to come
just the tip of the iceberg
a small slice of the pie
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