What is sampling error?
A)The discrepancy between the sample mean and the sample standard deviation
B)The discrepancy between the observed mean of one group in the sample and the observed mean of another group in the sample
C)The discrepancy between a sample estimate of a population parameter and the real population parameter
D)The discrepancy between two population parameters of interest

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Sampling error refers to the discrepancy between a sample estimate of a population parameter and the real population parameter. It is caused by the fact that a sample is only a subset of the population, and therefore may not perfectly represent the true characteristics of the population.

What Is Sampling Error