The Open Dictionary

representativeness

noun

UK/ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv.nəs/
US/ˌrep.rɪˈzen.t̬ə.t̬ɪv.nəs/

Definitions of representativeness noun

  1. Uncountable

    The degree to which a smaller group or sample accurately reflects the characteristics of a larger population or group.

    • The representativeness of this survey is questionable.

    • We need to ensure the sample has enough representativeness to generalize the findings to a larger population.

    • The composition of the committee must reflect the diversity of society to ensure its decisions are representative.