sampling validity
[/ˈsæmplɪŋ vəˈlɪdɪti/]
nounpl: sampling validities
validade da amostragem
1. The degree to which a sample accurately represents the population from which it is drawn, ensuring that research findings based on the sample can be reliably generalized to the larger population
The study's sampling validity was questioned because the researchers only surveyed urban residents, missing rural populations.
A validade da amostragem do estudo foi questionada porque os pesquisadores entrevistaram apenas residentes urbanos, ignorando populações rurais.
2. In statistics and research methodology, the extent to which the sampling procedure minimizes bias and error, producing results that are representative of the target population
To ensure sampling validity, the researchers used random selection methods rather than convenience sampling.
Para garantir a validade da amostragem, os pesquisadores utilizaram métodos de seleção aleatória em vez de amostragem por conveniência.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, it is essential terminology for graduate-level statistics and research methodology courses. The concept is fundamental to evidence-based research and is widely discussed in scientific publications and academic discourse across both countries.
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