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Question
Explain in detail about non-sampling error
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Solution
Non-sampling Errors:
The errors that arise due to human factors which always vary from one investigator to another in selecting, estimating or using measuring instruments (tape, scale) are called Non¬sampling errors.
It may arise in the following ways:
(a) Due to negligence and carelessness of the part of either investigator or respondents
(b) Due to lack of trained and qualified investigators.
(c) Due to framing of a wrong questionnaire.
(d) Due to apply wrong statistical measure.
(e) Due to incomplete investigation and sample survey.
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