Disproportionate Representation
Scope Note:
Situation or condition in which the percentage of individuals from a specific population group, such as a cultural or ethnic minority, is smaller or larger than the percentage of group members in the total population.
Category: Bias and Equity
Broader Terms DemographyNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of DisproportionalityDisproportionate Minority Representation Overidentification Proportionate Representation Underrepresentation | Related Terms Culture Fair TestsEqual Education Ethnic Groups Minority Groups Population Distribution Racial Composition |
Added to ERIC: 10/2/2002
