Random Sample
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Definition
A sample selected by a process giving population members a known, unbiased chance of inclusion.
Random Sample in plain English
Random selection protects representativeness by reducing systematic preference in who enters the sample. It does not guarantee that every sample perfectly mirrors the population.
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