sampling
Example Sentences
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The inspector general’s office based its findings on a review of a selective or “purposive” sampling of 40 nursing-home inspections and admits the findings can’t easily be extrapolated to all facilities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
While preparing the sampling surfaces, Clough followed standard practice and wore nitrile gloves.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
The chip already has entered the customer sampling process, with production slated for later this year.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The bill requires the California Environmental Protection Agency to develop minimum sampling, testing and chemical screening levels by June 30, 2027.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
First we decided we wanted to count ten-centimeter-by-ten-centimeter squares, which was my suggestion after Mr. Terupt talked to us about sampling and how our government gets population numbers.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
