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Question
Non-sampling errors can be minimized by taking large samples.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is false.
Explanation:
The errors that are related to the collection of data are termed Non-sampling Errors. If the field of investigation or the population size is large, then the possibility of Non-sampling Errors also increases. So, Non-sampling Errors are maximized by taking large samples.
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