What does it mean when a part of the population is under-represented?

A. A part of the population is under-represented when individuals selected to be in the sample who do not respond to the survey have different opinions from those who do.

B. A part of the population is under-represented when it is proportionally smaller in its population than in a sample.

C. A part of the population is under-represented when their answers on a survey tend not to reflect their true feelings.

D. A part of the population is under-represented when it is proportionally smaller in a sample than in its population.

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30 December, 19:54

What does it mean when a part of the population is under-represented?

A. A part of the population is under-represented when individuals selected to be in the sample who do not respond to the survey have different opinions from those who do.

B. A part of the population is under-represented when it is proportionally smaller in its population than in a sample.

C. A part of the population is under-represented when their answers on a survey tend not to reflect their true feelings.

D. A part of the population is under-represented when it is proportionally smaller in a sample than in its population.

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The correct option is (D)

Explanation:

Under-represented population in statistics mean a part of population that holds a comparatively smaller proportion within an important subgroup than what it holds in usual population.

Proportion of women working in defense forces is 3% as compared to 45% women population in a particular country is an example of under-represented population. So, The correct option is (D)