Would a sample of children from an affluent suburban school district be considered a representative sample of American children?

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A sample of children from an affluent suburban school district would not be considered a representative sample of American children. Affluent suburban schools tend to have less racial, ethnic, and economic diversity than the population as a whole, and thus, the sample would not provide an accurate representation of American children as a whole.

Would a Sample of Children from an Affluent Suburban School