Statistical Sampling
/ˌstætɪˈstɪkəl ˈsæmplɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The technique of selecting a representative subset of data or documents for legal review or audit to infer characteristics of the entire population.
The court accepted the evidence obtained through statistical sampling of the plaintiff's emails.
Forms
- statistical sampling
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Commentary
Statistical sampling is crucial in legal contexts involving large datasets, such as electronic discovery or audits, to efficiently and reliably draw conclusions without exhaustive review.
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