Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)For most surveys,overcoverage is more common than noncoverage.
B)Noncoverage error is not a problem in every survey.
C)Noncoverage bias can be reduced by increasing the sample size.
D)Families with several phone listings have a lower probability of being included in the sample than do sampling units with one listing.
E)All of these statements are false.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While noncoverage error can occur in many surveys, it is not a problem in every survey. It depends on the sampling method and the population being studied. The other statements are false: overcoverage is less common than noncoverage, increasing sample size does not necessarily reduce noncoverage bias, and families with several phone listings may actually have a higher probability of being included in the sample.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE