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1. sam·ple

   /ˈsampəl/

   noun

   • 1. a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like: "investigations involved analyzing samples of handwriting" Similar representative, illustrative, selected, specimen, test, ... moretrial, typifying, typical
   • ▪ a specimen taken for scientific testing or analysis: "a urine sample" Similar specimen, example, bit, snippet, illustration, ... moredemonstration, exemplification, instance, selection, representative piece, model, prototype, pattern, dummy, swatch, test piece, pilot, trailer, trial, indication, foretaste, taste, taster, tester, smear, archaic:scantling
   • ▪ a portion drawn from a population, the study of which is intended to lead to statistical estimates of the attributes of the whole population. Similar cross section, variety, sampling, test
   • ▪ a small amount of a food or other commodity, especially one given to a prospective customer.
   • ▪ a sound created by sampling.

   verb

   • 1. take a sample or samples of (something) for analysis: "bone marrow cells were sampled"
   • ▪ try the qualities of (food or drink) by tasting it.
   • ▪ get a representative experience of: "sample the pleasures of Saint Maarten"
   • ▪ ascertain the momentary value of (an analog signal) many times a second so as to convert the signal to digital form.
   • ▪ record or extract a small piece of music or sound digitally for reuse as part of a composition or song.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a noun): from an Anglo-Norman French variant of Old French essample ‘example’. Current senses of the verb date from the mid 18th century.

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3. Product sample - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_sample

   A free sample or "freebie" is a portion of food or other product (for example beauty products) given to consumers in shopping malls, supermarkets, retail stores, or through other channels (such as via the Internet).

4. Walmart Is Adding Free Samples To Over 1,000 Stores - AOL

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   At these demo stations, customers will be able to sample products and also access online shopping options, meal ideas, and seasonal information by scanning a QR code at the demo table.

5. Sampling (statistics) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(statistics)

   A visual representation of the sampling process. In statistics, quality assurance, and survey methodology, sampling is the selection of a subset or a statistical sample (termed sample for short) of individuals from within a statistical population to estimate characteristics of the whole population. The subset is meant to reflect the whole ...

6. Simple random sample - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_random_sample

   In statistics, a simple random sample (or SRS) is a subset of individuals (a sample) chosen from a larger set (a population) in which a subset of individuals are chosen randomly, all with the same probability. It is a process of selecting a sample in a random way.

7. 5 Best Companies for Free Samples - AOL

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   Any personal finance expert will tell you that the best way to save money when shopping is to create a budget, only buying the items that you know you need. They'll also advise you to avoid ...

8. Walmart Is Offering Free Samples at Over 1,000 Stores - AOL

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   The demo stations are a part of Walmart's latest advertising push.

9. Sampling distribution - Wikipedia

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   The sampling distribution of a statistic is the distribution of that statistic, considered as a random variable, when derived from a random sample of size . It may be considered as the distribution of the statistic for all possible samples from the same population of a given sample size.

10. Sampling (music) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(music)

    In sound and music, sampling is the reuse of a portion (or sample) of a sound recording in another recording. Samples may comprise elements such as rhythm, melody, speech, or sound effects.

11. Sampling (signal processing) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_(signal_processing)

    A sample is a value of the signal at a point in time and/or space; this definition differs from the term's usage in statistics, which refers to a set of such values. A sampler is a subsystem or operation that extracts samples from a continuous signal.

12. Nonprobability sampling - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprobability_sampling

    Nonprobability sampling is a form of sampling that does not utilise random sampling techniques where the probability of getting any particular sample may be calculated. Nonprobability samples are not intended to be used to infer from the sample to the general population in statistical terms.