PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 51 of 55
Which type of error occurs due to poor questionnaire design, interviewer bias, or data entry mistakes?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Non-Sampling Error
Explanation
Non-sampling errors can occur in both census and sampling studies. Unlike sampling error, they cannot be reduced by increasing the sample size.
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