Barbara received a phone call asking her to participate in a survey. She told the interviewer that she was too busy and could not participate. This is an example of a(n) _____.
A) random sampling error
B) administrative error
C) nonresponse error
D) interviewer error

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Barbara's refusal to participate is classified as a nonresponse error, which occurs when individuals chosen for a sample cannot be reached or decline to participate, thus affecting the sample's representativeness.

Barbara Received a Phone Call Asking Her to Participate in a Survey