Mindy was recording the number of customers that visited a particular store from 2 to 4 p.m. When a large group entered at once, she accidentally recorded 8 customers instead of the 10 who entered. This is an example of what type of error in everyday observation?
A. selective observation
B. overgeneralization
C. inaccurate observation
D. illogical reasoning
A. selective observation
B. overgeneralization
C. inaccurate observation
D. illogical reasoning
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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