Samples

Definition

In statistics, samples refer to subsets selected from larger populations for study or analysis. They are representative smaller groups used to draw conclusions about the whole population.

Related terms

Sampling Error: This is the difference or discrepancy between a sample result and the true population value it represents due to random chance.

Sample Size: This refers to the number of individuals or observations included in a sample.

Representativeness: Representativeness means that a sample accurately reflects the characteristics and diversity found within the larger population.