Survey Sampling
/ˈsɜːr.veɪ ˈsæm.pəl.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A statistical method used in legal and regulatory contexts to gather representative data from a population for analysis and decision-making.
The court accepted the survey sampling evidence to assess the prevalence of discrimination.
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Commentary
Survey sampling is crucial in legal disputes involving class actions or compliance assessments, where representative data collection must withstand judicial scrutiny.
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