When systematic error affects the mean of a distribution,it is referred to as ____.
A)shifting
B)variance
C)bias
D)regression

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Systematic error that affects the mean of a distribution is called bias. This is because bias refers to a consistent error that affects the accuracy of the results, hence leading to a systematic deviation from the true value. The other options do not accurately describe the effect of systematic error on the mean of a distribution.

When Systematic Error Affects the Mean of a Distribution,it Is