The Term "Sampling Error" Reflects the Fact That Sample Values

question 34

Multiple Choice

The term "sampling error" reflects the fact that sample values are likely to differ from population values because:

• A)mistakes have been made in the collection and analysis of the data
• B)they are based on only a portion of the overall population
• C)bias has contaminated the variance estimates
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

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