die Stichprobe, -n

The German word "Stichprobe" is a compound noun made up of two parts:

• Stich: means "sting," "sample," or "point."
• Probe: means "test," "trial," or "sample."

Meaning:
"Stichprobe" refers to a sample or spot check, often used in statistics or quality control to describe the process of examining a selected subset from a larger population or batch.

Similar words:

• Muster (sample, pattern)
• Beispiel (example)
• Auswahl (selection)

Differences:

• "Stichprobe" specifically refers to a sample taken for testing or examination purposes, often randomly or systematically.
• "Muster" can be a sample but often refers to a pattern or model.
• "Beispiel" is more general and means "example" rather than a tested sample.
• "Auswahl" is broader, meaning any choice or selection, not necessarily for testing.