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Sampling error refers to:
AA coding mistake
BWrong sample size
CLost data
DDifference between sample statistic and true population parameter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Difference between sample statistic and true population parameter
1. Sampling error arises because samples imperfectly represent population.
2. Larger samples reduce but cannot eliminate it.
3. Hence option B.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Sampling Error_