Sampling error refers to differences between ______.

A) statistics calculated from a sample and statistics pertaining to the population from which the sample is drawn
B) statistics calculated from two different populations
C) the likelihood of an occurrence of a particular outcome of an event and all possible outcomes
D) the likelihood of being in one category versus another category

Sampling Error

The difference between a sample statistic and the corresponding population parameter, which arises simply because the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Population

Total number of possible units or elements that could potentially be included in a study.

Statistics

Branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data.