Which of the following has the largest potential to decrease the accuracy of an inference made to a population based on a sample?
A) variance
B) a heterogeneous sample
C) a homogeneous sample
D) sampling error

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Sampling error refers to the difference between the sample statistic and the actual population parameter, which can significantly affect the accuracy of inferences made from the sample to the population.

Which of the Following Has the Largest Potential to Decrease