sample calculation
[ˈsæmpəl kælkjəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: sample calculations
cálculo de amostra
1. a mathematical computation performed on a representative subset of data to demonstrate a method or verify results
The teacher worked through a sample calculation to show students how to solve the problem.
O professor trabalhou um cálculo de amostra para mostrar aos alunos como resolver o problema.
2. a preliminary or illustrative computation used as an example in educational or professional contexts
Before conducting the full analysis, we performed a sample calculation to ensure our methodology was correct.
Antes de realizar a análise completa, fizemos um cálculo de amostra para garantir que nossa metodologia estava correta.
The term 'sample calculation' is widely used in both Brazilian and American educational and professional contexts, particularly in mathematics, statistics, engineering, and business. In Brazil, it is commonly found in academic textbooks and professional training materials. The concept emphasizes the importance of demonstrating methodology before applying it to larger datasets or real-world problems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
work through a sample calculation
perform a sample calculation
provide a sample calculation
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