Representative Sample
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv ˈsæmpəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A subset of a population or data selected to accurately reflect the characteristics of the whole for legal analysis or evidence purposes.
The expert witness presented a representative sample of contract cases to support the claim.
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- representative sample
- representative samples
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Commentary
In legal contexts, selecting a representative sample is crucial for ensuring that conclusions drawn from the sample can be reliably generalized to the larger group, especially in evidence and discovery processes.
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