What occurs when a sample, in some ways, is not representative of the target population?
A)sampling error
B)measurement error
C)random error
D)diagnostic error

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When a sample is not representative of the target population, it leads to sampling error. Sampling error occurs when the sample does not accurately reflect the characteristics of the population from which it was drawn, leading to inaccuracy in generalizing the findings of the study to the population as a whole. Measurement error refers to errors in the measurement process, random error refers to chance variation in the data, and diagnostic error refers to errors in the process of diagnosis or classification.

What Occurs When a Sample, in Some Ways, Is Not