Glossary:Probabilistic Sampling

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Probabilistic Sampling
Sampling method designed to draw reliable general conclusions about a site or region, based on small sample areas; 4 types of strategies are recognised: 1, simple random sampling; 2, stratified random sampling; 3, systematic sampling; 4, systematic stratified sampling.

Related Words: Random sampling, Systematic sampling, Stratified sampling

Source
Renfrew, C. and Bahn, P. (2000) Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice. London: Thames and Hudson. ISBN: 0-500-28147-5

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