Noncoverage errors can be eliminated in quota samples by
A) increasing the number of characteristics for selection.
B) increasing the interviewer's flexibility in choosing respondents.
C) sending some interviewers to strictly high-income neighborhoods.
D) thoroughly reviewing completed interview forms.
E) none of the above.

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Noncoverage errors occur when some members of the population are not represented in the sample. Quota sampling, which involves selecting a sample that reflects the characteristics of the whole population, does not inherently eliminate noncoverage errors through any of the methods listed (A-D). These methods might improve the quality or focus of the sample in different ways, but they do not ensure that all segments of the population are covered.

Noncoverage Errors Can Be Eliminated in Quota Samples by