If the demographics of a sample reveal a subgroup of the population is underrepresented, how might a researcher address the problem?

eliminate the subgroup from the study

redefine the population under study to match the demographics

weight the subgroup data to match representation in the population

adjust the research question to compensate

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Maritza Hodge

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9 January, 06:11

If the demographics of a sample reveal a subgroup of the population is underrepresented, how might a researcher address the problem?

eliminate the subgroup from the study

redefine the population under study to match the demographics

weight the subgroup data to match representation in the population

adjust the research question to compensate

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Quinn Vaughan · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "C": weight the subgroup data to match representation in the population.

Explanation:

In order to have an idea of how diverse a population is, samples of different groups are taken and compared to the overall number of individuals to find out what the distribution is among those groups. In the case, one group is left underrepresented, researchers tend to make a census of them to adjust their percentage of representation with the global population.