Overcoverage Errors Occur When

question 87

Multiple Choice

Overcoverage errors occur when

• A) some of the elements of the population selected to be part of the sample do not respond
• B) the listed sample units are not contacted and happens with both personal and telephone surveys
• C) because the information gathered is inaccurate or because mistakes are made while the data is being processed
• D) there is duplication or overrepresentation of certain categories of sampling units in the sampling frame

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Definitions:

Principal

The primary party involved in a transaction or agreement, often responsible for the overall terms and conditions.

Agent

An individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity in business transactions or legal matters.

Express Authority

The power explicitly given to an agent or employee to act on behalf of a principle or employer.

Implied Authority

A form of authorization assumed to be given by a principal to an agent as part of the agent's role, even if not explicitly stated.