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.