The failure to identify the true distribution of opinion within a population because of errors in the survey, such as poorly worded questions, is called a __________ error.

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A measurement error occurs when a survey question is poorly worded or structured in a way that leads respondents to provide inaccurate or misleading information. This can lead to an incorrect understanding of the distribution of opinions within a population. Random error refers to natural fluctuations in survey results due to chance, while push-polling refers to a specific type of biased survey designed to sway respondents towards a particular viewpoint. Respondent and structural errors are not relevant to this concept.

The Failure to Identify the True Distribution of Opinion Within