Probability sample
A sample selected through a process in which each eligible member has a known, nonzero chance of selection. It provides a formal basis for estimating sampling error when other assumptions hold.
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Probability sample
This guide is educational, not a substitute for a poll’s full methodology statement. Terms should be interpreted within the design and limitations of the specific research.