When the research objective and the population from which the sample is to be drawn are not aligned is which of the following nonsampling errors?
A) Coverage error
B) Nonresponse error
C) Measurement error
D) Research error

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Coverage error occurs when the sampling frame, which is the population from which the sample is drawn, does not match the research objective. This can result in bias, as certain segments of the population may be overrepresented or underrepresented in the sample. Nonresponse error occurs when the selected individuals choose not to participate in the study, measurement error occurs when there are errors in the way data is collected or recorded, and research error occurs when there are errors in the design or implementation of the study.

When the Research Objective and the Population from Which the Sample