1. a smaller sample taken from a larger sample or population for analysis
Usage: statistics; research

1. to take a smaller sample from a larger sample or population
Usage: statistics; research

Examples

• The researchers created a subsample of 200 participants from the original group of 1,000.
• We need to subsample the data to make the analysis more manageable.
• The subsample showed similar patterns to the full dataset.
• Scientists often subsample large populations when complete surveys are impractical.
• The team decided to subsample every tenth response from the survey.
• This subsample represents 15% of the total population studied.