In a recent study,the population of the affluent households was defined in four different ways: (1)households with income of $50,000 or more; (2)the top 20 percent of households,as measured by income; (3)households with net worth over $250,000;and (4)households with spendable discretionary income 30 percent higher than that of comparable households.The number and characteristics of the affluent households varied depending upon the definition,underscoring the need to avoid ________.
A) population definition error
B) measurement error
C) respondent selection error
D) sampling frame error

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The study highlights how different definitions of "affluent households" lead to variations in the identified population, indicating the importance of clearly defining the population to avoid population definition error.

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