The margin of error in a poll best represents the ____ in a survey's results.
A)systematic bias
B)random sampling error
C)construct validity
D)construct variance

Question

The margin of error in a poll best represents the  ____ in a survey's results.
A)systematic bias
B)random sampling error
C)construct validity
D)construct variance

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The margin of error in a poll primarily represents the random sampling error, which is the expected variability in survey results due to the sample being a subset of the entire population rather than the whole population itself.

The Margin of Error in a Poll Best Represents the ____