Unrepresentative Sample
LSAT glossary · Logical Reasoning
Definition
A sample whose relevant characteristics differ from the target population, weakening any attempt to generalize the result.
Unrepresentative Sample in plain English
Compare the sample's relevant traits with the target population. The flaw is not simply that the sample is small; it is that the selection makes generalization unreliable.
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