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simple random sampling

[ˈsɪmpəl ˈrændəm ˈsæmplɪŋ]
noun
amostragem aleatória simples
1. A statistical sampling method in which each member of a population has an equal and independent chance of being selected for a sample
The researcher used simple random sampling to select 100 participants from a population of 10,000 students.
O pesquisador utilizou amostragem aleatória simples para selecionar 100 participantes de uma população de 10.000 alunos.
2. A fundamental probability sampling technique where every possible sample of a given size has an equal probability of being chosen
Simple random sampling ensures that the sample is representative of the population.
A amostragem aleatória simples garante que a amostra seja representativa da população.
Synonyms
random samplingunrestricted random samplingprobability sampling
Antonyms
stratified samplingcluster samplingsystematic samplingconvenience sampling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amostragem aleatória simples
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese statistical literature
São Paulo
amostragem aleatória simples
Standard usage in academic and research contexts
Portugal
amostragem aleatória simples
Used consistently in Portuguese statistical methodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

random draw
lottery method
unbiased selection
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