Question

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.

Answer 1

The correct option is (D)

Step-by-step 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)