Which of the following represents a societal example of systematic error?
A) the national debt
B) the elevated divorce rate
C) the unpredictable nature of hurricanes
D) bias SAT scores against minorities

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Systematic error refers to a consistent, predictable error that occurs due to a flaw in the measurement system. In this context, bias in SAT scores against minorities is a societal example of systematic error because it indicates a consistent bias or flaw in the testing system that unfairly impacts a specific group.

Which of the Following Represents a Societal Example of Systematic