2.7.2 - Non-Sampling Errors
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What is a non-sampling error?
💡 Hint: Think about errors arising from data gathering methods.
Give an example of a non-response error.
💡 Hint: Consider what might happen if people are hard to reach.
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What are non-sampling errors?
💡 Hint: Referring back to the definition of non-sampling errors will help.
True or False: Non-sampling errors can be minimized by increasing the sample size.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of sampling versus non-sampling errors.
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In a survey, only 5% of participants responded, which skewed the results significantly. Outline a research approach to improve the response rate for future surveys.
💡 Hint: Consider what motivates individuals to participate.
Design a strategy to minimize the impact of data acquisition errors in a large-scale survey related to educational outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps in preparation and implementation.
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