Random Sampling
/ˈræn.dəm ˈsæm.plɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A statistical method of selecting a subset of individuals from a population, ensuring each member has an equal chance of inclusion, often used in legal contexts to ensure unbiased evidence or jury selection.
The court approved the use of random sampling to select the jury members.
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- random sampling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, random sampling is crucial to uphold fairness and prevent selection bias, particularly in jury selection and evidentiary sampling.
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