Cluster sampling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012985",
  "term": "Cluster sampling",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A sampling method where the population is divided into groups, or clusters, and a random sample of these clusters is selected. All individuals within the chosen clusters are then included in the study. This technique is frequently employed in large-scale epidemiological studies where individual random sampling is impractical.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1192 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cluster-sampling/"
}