A biased sample attempts to select subjects in proportions equal to their actual proportions within the community.

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A biased sample is one that has been selected in a way that is not representative of the population. This can occur when certain members of the population are more likely to be included in the sample than others. In contrast, a representative sample attempts to select subjects in proportions that are reflective of their actual proportions within the community.

A Biased Sample Attempts to Select Subjects in Proportions Equal