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"Sampling error" occurs due to the variation in results-

A
Between one sample and another
B
Between the observations of two individuals
C
Due to the use of many instruments in the study
D
Due to the multiple readings taken on the same instrument
High-Yield Explanation
Taking repeated samples from the same population will result in a difference in the results obtained between samples; this is called SAMPLING ERROR. It occurs because data was gathered between samples rather than from the entire population. Ref: 25th edition, Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, Page no. 913

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