El método de muestreo
Example: El método de muestreo ayuda a elegir participantes para la investigación.
Definition
"El método de muestreo" refers to the systematic process used in research to select a subset of individuals, items, or data points from a larger population. This technique ensures that the chosen sample accurately represents the whole, aiding in reliable and valid study results.
Etymology
The phrase "el método de muestreo" originates from Spanish, where "método" means method or technique, derived from the Greek "methodos" meaning pursuit or investigation. "Muestreo" comes from "muestra," meaning sample, which traces back to the Latin "monstrare," to show or demonstrate. Together, the phrase literally means the method of sampling, highlighting its purpose in selecting representative examples.
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"El método de muestreo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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