1. A statistical method of selecting a sample from a population in which each member has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring unbiased representation.
The researcher used random sampling to select 500 participants from a population of 50,000 voters.
O pesquisador utilizou amostragem aleatória para selecionar 500 participantes de uma população de 50.000 eleitores.
2. A technique in statistics and research where samples are selected without any predetermined pattern or bias.
Random sampling helps eliminate selection bias in scientific studies.
A amostragem aleatória ajuda a eliminar o viés de seleção em estudos científicos.