muestreo

Muestreo, or sampling, is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population to gain insights about the whole. Instead of studying every member, which can be impractical, researchers choose a manageable group that reflects the larger population's characteristics. This approach helps save time and resources while still providing reliable information. The results from the sample can then be generalized to make inferences about the entire population, provided the sample is well-chosen and representative. Sampling is widely used in fields like statistics, market research, and social sciences.