Random sample

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A sample in which all objects or individuals in the population have the same probability of being chosen in the sample.

A random sample can also be a number of independent values from the same theoretical distribution, without involving a real population.

See: simple random sample

Curriculum achievement objectives references

Statistical investigation: Levels 6, 7, (8)