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a sample taken from a larger population in a way that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
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The researchers collected a random sample of data from the population for their study.
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I just picked a random sample of songs to listen to on my playlist.
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I grabbed a random sample of snacks from the pantry for the road trip.
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Life is like taking a random sample of experiences, you never know what you'll get.