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Hypothetical Population and Sampling Percentages, and Creation and Application of Weights
| Variable | Straight | LGBT |
| Population, % | 96 | 4 |
| Sample, % | 80 | 20 |
| Weight | 1.2 (96/80) | 0.2 (4/20) |
| Weight × sample n | 96 (1.2 × 80) | 4 (0.2 × 20) |
Note. LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
