What Does It Mean That a Sample Is WEIRD? (In

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What does it mean that a sample is WEIRD? (In other words, what does WEIRD stand for?) Why can WEIRD samples be problematic for research?

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population across generations.

Allele Frequencies

The proportion of all copies of a gene in a particular population that are of a given allele type.

Random Sampling

A method of selecting a sample from a statistical population in which every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

Genetic Equilibrium

A state in a population where allele frequencies remain constant over time, assuming no evolutionary influences.