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If Some Element of the Population Is Underrepresented or Overrepresented

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If some element of the population is underrepresented or overrepresented in a sample, researchers can __________ the relevant population group, giving it more or less importance in the total sample, so that the mix of elements in the final sample closely matches the general population.


Definitions:

Prenatal

Relates to the period before birth, during the development inside the womb.

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invincible, which can lead to risk-taking behaviors due to their perceived exceptionality.

Autonomy

The capacity of an individual to make an informed, un-coerced decision, often related to the concept of free will.

Newborn Humans

Refer to infants in their earliest stages of life, typically ranging from birth to one month.

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