The task was to identify potential problems associated with a data source. One area of concern the group identified was the inclusion of misinterpreted events-for example, someone who lost his or her keys and reported the keys as stolen. What type of error would this be known as?
A)Underreporting error
B)Sampling error
C)Overreporting error
D)Inadequate response format error

Question

The task was to identify potential problems associated with a data source.  One area of concern the group identified was the inclusion of misinterpreted events-for example, someone who lost his or her keys and reported the keys as stolen.  What type of error would this be known as?
A)Underreporting error
B)Sampling error
C)Overreporting error
D)Inadequate response format error

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario describes an overreporting error, where events are reported more frequently or severely than they actually occurred, in this case, reporting lost keys as stolen.

The Task Was to Identify Potential Problems Associated with a Data