Question

1. which error occurs due to the chance variation in the sample selected for a survey?

a. sampling error
b. measurement error
c. bias
d. processing error

Explanation:

Sampling error occurs because of the chance variation in the sample selected. Measurement error is related to inaccuracies in measuring. Bias is a systematic error. Processing error is about errors in data - processing steps.

Answer:

A. Sampling Error