_____ occurs when random chance produces a sample statistic that is not equal to the population parameter it represents.
A)Random sampling
B)Sampling error
C)Criterion probability
D)Sampling replacement

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Sampling error occurs when random chance produces a sample statistic that is not equal to the population parameter it represents. This can happen due to various reasons such as sampling bias, measurement error, or simply due to the natural variation present in any sample. Random sampling (A) refers to the process of selecting a sample from a population randomly and without any bias, while sampling replacement (D) refers to the process of placing the selected unit back into the population before selecting the next one, which can affect the representativeness of the sample. Criterion probability (C) is not a relevant term in this context.

_____ Occurs When Random Chance Produces a Sample Statistic That