Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Proportional Sampling.
Proportional Sampling - as a noun
The population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
representative samplingstratified samplingExample Sentences
"The researcher employed proportional sampling to ensure that each demographic group was adequately represented in the study."
"In proportional sampling, the size of the sample is determined based on the proportion of each subgroup within the population."
"The survey was conducted using proportional sampling to obtain a sample that accurately reflected the diversity of opinions."
"When using proportional sampling, the researcher must have accurate demographic information to determine the appropriate sample size."
"In a study on household incomes, proportional sampling would involve selecting a sample with incomes in proportion to the overall population."
