A ________ sample does not accurately represent the overall population from which it is drawn.

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A biased sample is one that is not representative of the overall population, often due to some flaw in the sampling process, such as only selecting individuals from a certain geographic region or demographic group. A blended sample includes a mix of different populations, which could still provide an accurate representation of the overall population if done correctly. A broken sample does not make sense in this context. A random sample is not inherently biased, but it could still potentially yield a biased result if the sampling process is flawed. Bifurcated means split into two branches or parts, and is not applicable in this context.

A ________ Sample Does Not Accurately Represent the Overall Population