systematic sampling
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A method of choosing a sample by selecting items at regular fixed intervals from a list.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Using _____, the inspector checked every twentieth item off the production line."
Answer: systematic sampling
In your own words, what does "systematic sampling" mean?
A method of choosing a sample by selecting items at regular fixed intervals from a list.
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