Explain in detail about the non-sampling error.

1.	Explain in detail about the non-sampling error.
Answer» 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: • Due to negligence and carelessness of the part of either investigator or respondents. • Due to the lack of trained and qualified investigators. • Due to the framing of a wrong questionnaire. • Due to applying the wrong statistical measure • Due to incomplete investigation and sample survey.

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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:

• Due to negligence and carelessness of the part of either investigator or respondents.

• Due to the lack of trained and qualified investigators.

• Due to the framing of a wrong questionnaire.

• Due to applying the wrong statistical measure

• Due to incomplete investigation and sample survey.

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