The sampling error is the:
A)same as the standard error of the mean
B)error caused by selecting a bad sample
C)standard deviation multiplied by the sample size
D)difference between the value of the sample mean and the value of the population mean
E)none of the above

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Sampling error refers to the discrepancy or difference between the sample statistic (such as the sample mean) and the actual population parameter (such as the population mean). It arises because the sample is only a part of the population, and there's a chance that the sample might not perfectly represent the population.

The Sampling Error Is The