Sampling Error Occurs When

question 64

Multiple Choice

Sampling error occurs when:

• A) a nonstatistical sample is used.
• B) the statistic computed from the sample is not equal to the parameter for the population.
• C) a random sample is used rather than a convenience sample.
• D) a confidence interval is used to estimate a population value rather than a point estimate.

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