A sampling error is a calculation mistake

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The question presents a statement and asks us to evaluate its truthfulness. 
Option 1: 'True' — Interpreting 'A sampling error is a calculation mistake' as true would mean every error in sampling is simply a miscalculation. In reality, a sampling error arises from the natural variation between a sample and the population it represents, not from a miscalculation. It occurs even when calculations are performed correctly, due to sample non-representativeness, sample size, and sampling method. Thus this option misattributes the source of sampling error to a calculation mistake, making it incorrect.
Option 2: 'False' — This option correctly distinguishes between an error in computation and an error in sampling representation. A sampling error is about the gap between sample estimates and population values that persists despite correct computations, stemming from sampling variability rather than arithmetic mistakes. It reflects limitations of the sampling process rather than an error in the math itself. Therefore, this option accurately characterizes the concept, making it correct.
In summary, the statement that a sampling error is a calculation mistake misleads by conflating two distinct ideas: calculation accuracy versus sampling representativeness. The accurate understanding is that sampling error stems from sampling variability, not from arithmetic errors.

A sampling error is a calculation mistake

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