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NUMBERED WHEEL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- select a random sample
1, record 1, English, select%20a%20random%20sample
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- select at random 2, record 1, English, select%20at%20random
correct
- draw at random 3, record 1, English, draw%20at%20random
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following procedures are commonly used to select random samples of human populations :(1) drawing by lot numbered slips of paper from a container, capsules from a goldfish bowl, or balls from an urn;(2) using tables of random sample numbers;(3) using a roulette wheel;(4) selecting units at regular intervals from a list or card file or map;(5) selecting line numbers or fixed positions;(6) using a grill or screen. 1, record 1, English, - select%20a%20random%20sample
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- désigner par le sort
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9signer%20par%20le%20sort
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tirer au sort 1, record 1, French, tirer%20au%20sort
correct
- désigner par le hasard 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9signer%20par%20le%20hasard
correct
- prélever au hasard 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9lever%20au%20hasard
correct
- tirer au hasard 3, record 1, French, tirer%20au%20hasard
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux villes échantillon pourront être choisies ou désignées par le sort. [...] nous admettrons qu'elles sont tirées au sort, en accordant à chacune d'elles, une chance de sortie proportionnelle au nombre de personnes âgées de 16 ans ou plus qui l'habitent [...] 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9signer%20par%20le%20sort
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- distributor gear 1, record 2, English, distributor%20gear
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A V-6 engine, rated at 400 kW, drives wheel pairs 1, 2, 6 and 7(numbered from the front) via a planetary gear unit, a torque converter and a distributor gear. 1, record 2, English, - distributor%20gear
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- engrenage de distribution 1, record 2, French, engrenage%20de%20distribution
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un moteur V6 d'une puissance de 400 kW entraîne les roues des essieux 1,2, 6 et 7 (en partant de l'avant du véhicule) par l'intermédiaire d'un réducteur planétaire, d'un convertisseur de couple et d'un engrenage de distribution. 1, record 2, French, - engrenage%20de%20distribution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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