A __________ is a subset of a population that is used to represent the entire group as a whole.
- Dataset
- Parameter
- Sample
- Statistic
A sample in statistics is a subset of individuals or observations from a larger population. Sampling is a key concept in statistics and data science because it allows us to collect and analyze a manageable amount of data that represents a larger group.
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