A relationship might exist in a sample even though it does not exist in the population,because of:
A)idiosyncratic variance
B)incorrect inference
C)confounding variables
D)sampling error

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Sampling error refers to the natural variation that occurs between samples and the population from which they are drawn. This variation could lead to the appearance of a relationship in a sample that does not actually exist in the population.

A Relationship Might Exist in a Sample Even Though It