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to subsample

to subsample

5.8
To choose a smaller part of a larger sample for analysis
  • verb
  • /ˈsʌbˌsæmpl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : submuestrear
  • To correct for differences in running speed between the different conditions, individual trials were subsampled to match the distribution of running speeds across the conditions.

Examples

  • To correct for a possible bias of differences in running speed, average running speed was matched across conditions by subsampling individual running onset and mismatch trials (see STAR Methods; Figures S2I and S2J).

    Academic text (2017)

  • Catches from 16 of 52 sets were subsampled, allowing rest periods for the observer who may have traveled to the embarking location and to the fishing grounds for 18-24 hours without sleep.

    Academic text (1997)

  • All prevalence rates and mean scale scores in Tables 1 through 4 and Table 6 were calculated as weighted sample or subsample estimates.

    Academic text (2008)

  • We are also concerned with the problems of subsampling large catches and are interested in the recent work that investigated the advantages and disadvantages of shorter tow durations (Godphi et al., 1990).

    Academic text (1994)

  • To ensure accurate analysis, researchers decided to subsample the data collected from various sites.

  • In order to make the survey results manageable, the team chose to subsample a portion of the total responses.

  • The scientists will subsample the signal to focus on the most relevant data for their study.

Synonyms

to resample
vsto subsample
  • Specialized
6.8

Create new samples from existing data to test results

selects a smaller group from a larger set for analysis or processing

How Much

to decimate
58 7.5
to subsample
  • Specialized
5.8

Surface Forms

subsample infinitive
subsampled past
subsampled past participle
subsampling present participle
subsamples third person singular

Morphology

subsample = sample (transparent) = sub + sample

Productive prefixation of the verb 'sample' with 'sub-' meaning to take a smaller or subordinate sample.

Etymology

To subsample is to take or make a subsample from a larger sample; sub- means 'under' or 'smaller' and sample is 'a part used for testing', so to subsample is to choose a smaller set for analysis or processing.