Probability Sampling
/ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti ˈsæmplɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A sampling technique in legal research or statistical evidence analysis where each member of a population has a known, non-zero chance of selection, used to ensure representativeness and reliability of data.
The court accepted the study based on probability sampling as valid evidence.
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- probability sampling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, probability sampling is crucial for establishing the reliability of statistical data used in litigation, particularly in class certification and discrimination cases.
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