Any difference between the characteristics of a sample and the characteristics of the population from which it was drawn is called the ______.
A) sampling units
B) target population
C) sampling error
D) obtained sample

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Sampling error refers to the difference between the characteristics of a sample and the characteristics of the population from which it was drawn. This error arises because the sample may not perfectly represent the entire population.

Any Difference Between the Characteristics of a Sample and the Characteristics