1. smaller groups selected from a larger sample for analysis or study
Usage: statistics; research

1. selects smaller groups from a larger sample for analysis
Usage: statistics; research

Examples

• The researchers created subsamples of 100 participants each from the original group of 1,000.
• We need to analyze subsamples from different geographic regions.
• The statistician subsamples the data to reduce processing time.
• Each subsample represents a different age demographic.
• The lab subsamples the blood specimens for various tests.
• Random subsamples help ensure unbiased results.
• The survey subsamples urban and rural populations separately.