Sampling error is the difference between a sample statistic and its corresponding ________.
A)sample mean
B)variance
C)population parameter
D)trend

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A sample statistic is a numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample, such as the sample mean or sample standard deviation. Population parameters, on the other hand, are numerical values that describe a characteristic of a population, such as the population mean or population standard deviation. Sampling error occurs when there is a difference between a sample statistic and its corresponding population parameter. Therefore, the correct answer is C, population parameter.

Sampling Error Is the Difference Between a Sample Statistic and Its