Which Type of Error Occurs When There Is a Difference

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which type of error occurs when there is a difference between the information desired by the researcher and the information provided by the measurement process?

• A) sampling error
• B) research error
• C) nonresponse error
• D) measurement error
• E) random error

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