Random sample and Representative sample

Random sample

Random sample noun - A sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected.
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Representative sample and random sample are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Representative sample" instead a noun phrase "Random sample".

Representative sample

Representative sample noun - The population is divided into strata and a random sample is taken from each stratum.

Random sample and representative sample are semantically related. You can use "Random sample" instead a noun phrase "Representative sample".
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