Fewer Numbers of Students from Minority Groups in a Particular

question 22

Multiple Choice

Fewer numbers of students from minority groups in a particular category than one might expect based on their numbers in the school population is commonly referred to as:​

• A)under enrollment.
• B)underrepresentation.
• C)ethnic imbalance.
• D)overrepresentation.

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