The difference between a sample mean and the corresponding population mean is called a:
A) nonresponse error
B) systematic error
C) sampling error
D) response error
E) bias

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The difference between a sample mean and the corresponding population mean is called a sampling error. Nonresponse error occurs when individuals in the sample do not respond to the survey, systematic error occurs when there is a consistent difference between the sample and the population, response error occurs when survey respondents do not answer truthfully or accurately, and bias refers to any factor that influences the results in a certain direction.

The Difference Between a Sample Mean and the Corresponding Population