The concept of ______ refers to differences between statistics calculated from a sample and statistics pertaining to the population from which the sample is drawn.
A) sampling error
B) probability
C) random factors
D) statistical error

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Sampling error is the difference between statistics calculated from a sample and the actual characteristics of the population. It can occur due to random chance or biases in the sample selection. Probability (B) refers to the likelihood of an event occurring, while random factors (C) can include any unpredictable influences on the data. Statistical error (D) is a broader term that can include sampling error as well as other sources of error in statistical analysis.

The Concept of ______ Refers to Differences Between Statistics Calculated