Which of the following captures the statistical meaning of the word "error"?
A) "He thinks 6 x 7 = 56."
B) "You just can't predict whether it will be a girl or a boy."
C) "There is only one way to do it right."
D) "First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League."

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Error in statistics often refers to the unpredictability or the deviation of an observed value or outcome from the true value or outcome, which is captured by the unpredictability of a baby's gender.

Which of the Following Captures the Statistical Meaning of the Word