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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.

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, such that the relative [[probability]] of extraction is that indicated by the input [[probability density function]] in the case of a continuous distribution or the [[probability mass function]] in the case of a discrete distribution.

 

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