Representative description of other urban populations

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Two samples are drawn from an urban population. One sample is a quota sample. Comparisons of the demographic characteristics of this sample to those of the urban population show an almost perfect match. The other sample is a disproportionate random sample. Comparisons of the demographic characteristics of this sample to those of the urban population show marked differences on the distributions of race and gender. Which sample provides a better base for developing a representative description of the urban population from which the sample was drawn? Explain your reasoning. Which sample provides a better base for developing a representative description of other urban populations? Explain your reasoning.

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