Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sampling Studies

Studies in which a number of subjects are selected from all subjects in a defined population. Conclusions based on sample results may be attributed only to the population sampled.

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Abstract

Studies in which a number of subjects are selected from all subjects in a defined population. Conclusions based on sample results may be attributed only to the population sampled.

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7 entry terms
  • Sampling Study
  • Studies, Sampling
  • Study, Sampling
  • Probability Sample
  • Probability Samples
  • Sample, Probability
  • Samples, Probability

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Indexing Annotation

NIM with specific study IM; epidemiological & statistical only: not for blood samples, soil samples, water samples, air samples, etc.

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  1. E05.318w.372.875
  2. N05.715w.360.330.875
  3. N06.850w.520w.450.875

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sampling Studies. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012494. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012494
  2. Sampling Studies. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70472092