In what situations would a sample not accurately represent the population?
- When the population size is too large
- When the sample is not randomly selected
- When the sample size is too small
- When the sampling method is biased
A sample might not accurately represent the population when the sampling method is biased. In this case, the sample may not be diverse enough or inclusive of all relevant aspects of the population. This can lead to skewed results and inaccurate inferences about the population. Hence, it's essential to choose an unbiased sampling method.
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