All Errors in a Survey Except Those Attributable to the Sample

question 84

Multiple Choice

All errors in a survey except those attributable to the sample plan and sample size are termed:

• A)Nonsampling error.
• B)Sample risk.
• C)Continuity error.
• D)Transcript error.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The condition or factor that is manipulated by a researcher to determine its effect on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Independent Variable

The experimental element that is manipulated to observe its effects on the dependent variable within a study.

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, it is the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of modifications to the independent variable.

Experimenter Bias

An unwanted influence on research outcomes due to the researcher's expectations, preferences, or beliefs potentially affecting the data or interpretation.