Stratified Sampling
/ˈstrætɪfaɪd ˈsæmplɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A sampling method dividing a population into distinct subgroups (strata) to ensure representation in each stratum for legal research or evidentiary purposes.
The attorney used stratified sampling to select a representative set of documents from multiple departments in the company.
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- stratified sampling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, stratified sampling enhances evidentiary reliability by ensuring proportional subgroup representation; useful in audits, discovery, and compliance testing.
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