Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der
A quota sample is oriented toward the
शाब्दिक अर्थ: A quota-stitch-sample orients itself at the
Use this formal phrase to explain how your research group accurately reflects a larger population's demographics.
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- Statistical term for matching a sample to a larger population's traits.
- Used in academic, scientific, and professional market research contexts.
- Requires a feminine noun like 'Struktur' or 'Verteilung' to follow.
मतलब
This phrase describes a method in statistics or research where a small group is chosen to perfectly mirror the proportions of a larger population, like matching the ratio of age or gender.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Presenting a university thesis
Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung.
A quota sample is oriented toward the age structure of the population.
Market research meeting
Unsere Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der Kaufkraft der Zielgruppe.
Our quota sample is oriented toward the purchasing power of the target group.
Debating survey results with a colleague
Ich glaube, diese Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der falschen Basis.
I believe this quota sample is oriented toward the wrong basis.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Germany, social sciences and market research are highly developed industries. The concept of a 'Quotenstichprobe' is central to the 'Sonntagsfrage' (Sunday Question), which is a weekly political poll that has been a cultural staple for decades. Germans value the representative nature of these samples to ensure every demographic voice is heard in the data.
The Grammar Trap
Remember that 'an der' requires a feminine noun. If you want to use a masculine noun like 'Durchschnitt', you must change it to 'an dem' or 'am'.
Not for Randomness
Don't use this for random samples (Zufallsstichproben). This phrase is specifically for 'quota' samples where you hand-pick groups to match percentages.
15 सेकंड में
- Statistical term for matching a sample to a larger population's traits.
- Used in academic, scientific, and professional market research contexts.
- Requires a feminine noun like 'Struktur' or 'Verteilung' to follow.
What It Means
Imagine you are baking a tiny cake that must taste exactly like a giant one. You need the exact same ratio of flour, sugar, and eggs. That is what a Quotenstichprobe does for researchers. It is a way to pick a group of people that acts as a mini-mirror of society. If 52% of the country is female, 52% of your sample must be female. You are basically building a small-scale model of a big population. It is not about luck or random draws. It is about following a strict recipe to ensure your data is fair and accurate.
How To Use It
You will mostly use this in academic writing or professional reports. It is a very structured way to start a sentence. Because it ends with der, you must follow it with a feminine noun in the dative case. Words like Struktur (structure), Verteilung (distribution), or Zusammensetzung (composition) are your best friends here. It sounds very professional and precise. Using it shows you understand the logic behind your data. It is like telling your audience, "I did my homework and this group is not just random."
When To Use It
Use this phrase when you are presenting a thesis or a market research project. It works perfectly in a business meeting when someone asks how you chose your participants. It is also great for debating political polls. If you want to sound like an expert on the news, this is your phrase. It adds a layer of scientific authority to your speech. It says you care about the "Methodik" (methodology) of your work.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this while ordering a pizza or talking to your dog. Your friends will think you have spent way too much time in the university library. It is not for casual storytelling or emotional heart-to-hearts. Avoid it during a first date unless you are both data scientists. It is far too cold and technical for personal moments. If you use it to describe your group of friends, people will think you are being weirdly clinical.
Cultural Background
Germans have a deep respect for "Empirie" or empirical evidence. Precision is not just a stereotype; it is an academic requirement in Germany. In German universities, the methodology section of a paper is often considered the most important part. If your sampling is wrong, your whole argument is seen as invalid. This phrase reflects that cultural need for structural accuracy and "Ordnung" (order). It is also a staple in the "Sonntagsfrage," the famous weekly poll asking Germans who they would vote for.
Common Variations
You might hear people say basiert auf der (is based on) or entspricht der (corresponds to). Some might use richtet sich nach der (follows the). However, orientiert sich an is the most elegant and common version in high-level German. It implies a conscious, active alignment with the data. It sounds more intentional than just "following" a rule.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This is a high-register academic phrase. Always ensure the noun following 'der' is feminine and in the dative case. It is most frequently found in the introduction or methodology section of reports.
The Grammar Trap
Remember that 'an der' requires a feminine noun. If you want to use a masculine noun like 'Durchschnitt', you must change it to 'an dem' or 'am'.
Not for Randomness
Don't use this for random samples (Zufallsstichproben). This phrase is specifically for 'quota' samples where you hand-pick groups to match percentages.
The Sunday Question
In Germany, this phrase is the backbone of the 'Sonntagsfrage'. It's why political predictions are so accurate there!
उदाहरण
6Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung.
A quota sample is oriented toward the age structure of the population.
This is the classic academic use to justify research methodology.
Unsere Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der Kaufkraft der Zielgruppe.
Our quota sample is oriented toward the purchasing power of the target group.
Used here to show that the survey targets the right economic demographic.
Ich glaube, diese Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der falschen Basis.
I believe this quota sample is oriented toward the wrong basis.
A polite but firm way to critique someone's data selection.
Meine Quotenstichprobe für die Party heute orientiert sich an der Menge an Gratis-Bier.
My quota sample for the party today is oriented toward the amount of free beer.
Using a very formal phrase in a silly context for comedic effect.
Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der geografischen Verteilung der Wähler.
A quota sample is oriented toward the geographical distribution of voters.
Explaining to the public why a poll is considered representative.
Es ist schwierig, wenn eine Quotenstichprobe sich nicht an der Realität orientiert.
It is difficult when a quota sample is not oriented toward reality.
Expressing frustration that the data model doesn't match the real world.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich ___ der Merkmalsverteilung.
The verb 'sich orientieren' always takes the preposition 'an' when describing what something is modeled after.
Choose the most appropriate noun to follow the phrase.
Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der ___.
'Grundgesamtheit' (total population) is a feminine noun that fits the statistical context and the grammar of 'der'.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Eine Quotenstichprobe orientiert sich an der'
Never used in casual chat unless being ironic.
Talking about pizza toppings.
Used in educational videos or news reports.
Explaining a poll.
Standard in academic papers and business research.
Writing a Master's thesis.
Where to use this expression
University Seminar
Defending your research method.
Market Research Firm
Presenting consumer data to a client.
Political Talk Show
Discussing the validity of election polls.
Scientific Journal
Writing the methodology section.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt is a non-probability sampling technique where researchers create a sample involving individuals that represent a population according to specific traits like Alter (age) or Geschlecht (gender).
The verb sich orientieren an takes the dative case. Since most words following this in statistics are feminine (like Struktur), die becomes der.
Only if you are joking. It sounds very 'textbook'. In a bar, you'd just say Wir haben Leute aus allen Gruppen gefragt.
A Zufallsstichprobe is random. A Quotenstichprobe is deliberate and follows a fixed Quote (quota) to match the population.
Yes, it often appears in the 'Grafikbeschreibung' or 'Wissenschaftssprache' sections of C1 exams like TestDaF or Goethe C1.
You can use basiert auf or folgt. For example: Die Stichprobe folgt der Verteilung...
In this context, yes. It means to use something as a guide or a benchmark.
No, you use it for the *method* or the *sample* itself, not to describe a person's personality.
Common ones include Struktur, Verteilung, Zusammensetzung, and Grundgesamtheit.
It is an der because sich orientieren an uses the dative case for location/positioning in a metaphorical sense.
A Merkmal is a characteristic, like income or education level, used to set the quotas.
Yes, it is standard scientific German used universally across all German-speaking countries.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Repräsentative Umfrage
Representative survey
Statistische Signifikanz
Statistical significance
Demografische Merkmale
Demographic characteristics
Die Grundgesamtheit
The total population (in statistics)
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