Die Stichprobe
Example: Die Stichprobe zeigte überraschende Ergebnisse in der Studie.
Definition
"Die Stichprobe" refers to a sample or subset selected from a larger population or group, often used in studies or experiments to represent the whole and draw conclusions. It is a key concept in research for testing hypotheses and gathering data efficiently.
Etymology
The German word "die Stichprobe" combines "Stich" meaning 'stab' or 'prick' and "Probe" meaning 'test' or 'sample'. It originally referred to a small 'test sample' taken by 'stabbing' or taking a small piece from a larger whole. Did you know that this imagery of 'taking a small stab' evolved into the modern meaning of a representative sample?
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"Die Stichprobe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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