Sentence examples for rather than representative from inspiring English sources

In this regard, at odds with conventional wisdom, I argue that representativeness of the environment, rather than representative of the sampled population, is the most crucial variable in determining generalizability of results for a large class of experimental laboratory games.

However it uses purposive rather than representative sampling, aiming to strike a balance between representativeness and practicality [ 15].

Too often, managers in charge of pilots design optimal conditions rather than representative ones.

Too often, pilots are conducted under optimal conditions rather than representative ones.

People tend by their nature to be individual and idiosyncratic rather than representative and typical.

All 27 have expressed their views in a personal rather than representative capacity.

A limiting factor is that the selected species may represent exceptions rather than representatives of the rule.

The boards would consist of experts appointed by the governor rather than representatives of the power industry and consumer groups, as is the case now.

What they don't need is the constant threat of abuse and exploitation from those who are far wealthier, more powerful and much better connected — the insiders, the giant corporations, and the government officials who see themselves as rulers rather than representatives.

Note: The original version of this story was updated to correct the way that Path Talk works with its own representatives, rather than representatives from specific companies.

Also, few trees include the presence of intermediate or extinct forms which might be interpreted as ancestors (missing links), rather than representatives of the intended evolutionary tree.