Random sample

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009922",
  "term": "Random sample",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A portion of material taken from a larger quantity in such a way that every part of the original material has an equal probability of being selected. This method aims to provide a representative subset for analysis, minimizing bias in the selection process. The statistical properties of the sample can then be used to infer characteristics of the entire population.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 1193. 'Nomenclature for sampling in analytical chemistry (Recommendations 1990)' on page 1202 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062061193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/random-sample/"
}