'''Random sampling''' is a statistical technique which gives everyone in the target group the same opportunity to participate in a [[poll]].
'''Random sampling''' is a statistical technique which gives everyone in the target group the same opportunity to participate in a [[poll]].
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An example is all eligible voters.
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An example is all eligible voters being equally likely to be included in a poll. This method does not ensure accuracy, but increases its likelihood.
In statistical studies, '''random sampling''' refers to the extraction of values (''sampling'') of a designated input probability distribution for ensuing statistical calculations.
In statistical studies, '''random sampling''' refers to the extraction of values (''sampling'') of a designated input probability distribution for ensuing statistical calculations.