subsample
noun[ C ]
(alsosub-sample)uk /ˈsʌbˌsɑːm.pəl/ us /ˈsʌbˌsæm.pəl/
a sample(= a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group) that is part of another sample:
The findings from the subsample of participants were confirmed with the entire sample.
The lengths of a sub-sample of 25 small and 25 large olives were measured to confirm the visual categorization.
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There were no significant differences in the frequency of sibling conflict across the six sibling ages included in the subsample.
Completed application forms filled out by these students were analysed and a one-in-five sub-sample was interviewed.
A small sub-sample was set up with satellite transmitters.
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