sampling
Prononciation : [ˈsæmplɪŋ]
Contexte : « statistics »
(noun) the process of choosing a small part from a larger group to understand it better. It's like when you taste a little bit of cake to see if you like it before eating a whole piece.
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The researchers used sampling to gather information from a few students instead of asking everyone in the school.
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Without effective sampling, the study results may not represent the entire population accurately.
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How does sampling help us understand a large group?
Contexte : « music »
(noun) taking a small portion of music from one song and using it in a new song. It's like borrowing a piece of a favorite song to make something new and fresh.
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The artist used sampling from classic rock songs to create a modern hit.
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Using too much sampling without permission can lead to legal issues.
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What famous songs have you heard that use sampling?
Contexte : « statistics »
(verb) to take a sample from a larger group. Just like when you pick a few flowers from a big garden to see what kinds are there.
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The scientist is sampling water from different lakes to test for pollution.
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They are not sampling enough people to get accurate results.
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What methods do you use when sampling different fruits?