Unrepresentativeness refers to the lack of representativeness or the failure of a sample to accurately reflect the characteristics or attributes of the population it is intended to represent.
Related terms
Sampling Bias: Sampling bias occurs when certain members of a population have a higher chance of being included in a sample than others.
Convenience Sample: A convenience sample is a type of non-probability sampling where individuals are selected based on their easy availability or accessibility.
Random Sample: A random sample is a representative subset drawn from a larger population where each member has an equal chance of being selected.