The error that occurs because a sample, and not the entire population, is used to estimate a population parameter is a _____ error.
A) nonsampling
B) sampling
C) judgment
D) standard

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The error that occurs because a sample, and not the entire population, is used to estimate a population parameter is a sampling error. Nonsampling errors are errors that occur for reasons other than sampling such as data entry errors, measurement errors, or bias in the sampling process. Judgment errors are errors that occur due to incorrect judgment, assumptions, or decision-making. Standard errors refer to the measure of the variability in the sampling distribution of a statistic.

The Error That Occurs Because a Sample, and Not the Entire