is the over- or underrepresentation of a specific cultural group within a specified setting when compared to the percentage of representation or prevalence in the general population.

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Disproportionality refers to either over- or underrepresentation of a specific cultural group within a specified setting when compared to the percentage of representation or prevalence in the general population. Choice A, Presence, simply refers to the existence of something in a particular setting. Choice B, Prevalence, refers to the proportion of a population with a particular condition or trait, regardless of its representation in a specific setting. Choice D, Proportionality, refers to the relationship between two or more quantities in terms of their size, amount, or degree.

Is the Over- or Underrepresentation of a Specific Cultural Group