Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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sampling errors
A
errors caused by the act of taking a sample
2
Q
Nonresponse
A
the failure to obtain data from an individual selected for a sample
3
Q
wording of questions
A
has a big influence on the answers
4
Q
probability sample
A
a sample was chosen by chance
5
Q
undercoverage
A
occurs when some groups in the population are left out if the process of choosing the sample
6
Q
Random sampling error
A
the deviation between the sample statistic and the population parameter caused by chance in selecting a random sample
7
Q
T:F The MOE in the confidence statement includes only random sampling error
A
True
