nonrepresentative
Example Sentences
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However, little is known about which population groups are at higher risk of internalised weight stigma, because previous research has used small, nonrepresentative samples.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024
Other nonrepresentative and crowdsourcing surveys have reached largely similar figures, though Statistics Canada cautioned against direct comparisons given the different means of measurement.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022
In a separate opinion, Bates wrote that “A conspicuous disclaimer on the Commission’s report will qualify that legitimacy by ensuring that everyone who views the report learns it was produced unlawfully by a nonrepresentative body.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2020
This was a highly nonrepresentative sample—much younger and more male than the voting population—but we were able to use statistical methods to create a daily voter intention poll that proved extremely accurate.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2016
“Your Honors, there is only one member of the species Fuzzy fuzzy holloway zarathustra at present in court, an immature and hence nonrepresentative individual.”
From Little Fuzzy by Piper, H. Beam
