Sampling target

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010507",
  "term": "Sampling target",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The specific material, object, or system from which a sample is intended to be collected for analysis. This defines the scope of the investigation and the population about which inferences will be made. Identifying a clear target is a prerequisite for designing an effective sampling strategy in analytical chemistry.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1016 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sampling-target/"
}