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independent sampling

a process for selecting a sample of study participants from a larger potential group of individuals such that the probability of each person being selected for inclusion is not influenced by which people have been chosen already. The resulting samples will be independent samples.

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January 28th 2025

myoclonic seizure

myoclonic seizure

a rare type of generalized seizure characterized by rapid, involuntary muscle jerks.