Specifically selecting people who are high-achievers or low-risk for programs with the assumption that they are most likely to succeed is known as ________________

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Creaming is the process of selecting individuals or groups who are assumed to have the highest potential for success in a particular program or intervention, while excluding those who are seen as being at high risk for failure. This can result in a biased sample that does not accurately represent the population or community being served. Stacking the deck refers to a similar practice of manipulating the composition of a group or sample to favor a particular outcome. Equal probability sampling involves randomly selecting participants from a population in order to ensure a representative sample. The ecological fallacy involves making assumptions about individuals based on aggregate data about their community or group.

Specifically Selecting People Who Are High-Achievers or Low-Risk for Programs