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Equivalent: Échantillonnage par conglomerats |
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When the basic sampling unit in the population is to be found in groups or clusters, e.g. human beings in households, the sampling is sometimes carried out by selecting a sample of clusters and observing all the members of each selected cluster. This is known as cluster sampling.
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If the elements are closely grouped they are said to be compact. If they are almost equivalent to a geographically compact group from the point of view of investigational convenience they are said to quasi-compact.
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A Dictionary of Statistical Terms, 5th edition, prepared for the International Statistical Institute by F.H.C. Marriott. Published for the International Statistical Institute by Longman Scientific and Technical.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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on Thursday, May 23, 2002 |
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updated on Monday, March 3, 2003 |
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