Two major sources of survey errors are _____.
A) Type I and Type II errors
B) random sampling error and systematic error
C) respondent error and systematic error
D) respondent error and interviewer error

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Random sampling error occurs when the sample selected is not representative of the population, whereas systematic error occurs due to a consistent flaw in the survey design or administration. Other sources of error, such as Type I and Type II errors and respondent/interviewer errors, are more specific types of errors within these broader categories.

Two Major Sources of Survey Errors Are _____