Which of the following has the largest potential to decrease the accuracy of an inference made to a population based on a sample?

a) variance
b) a heterogeneous sample
c) a homogeneous sample
d) sampling error


Ans: d) sampling error

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a. was initially formed by a breakaway faction of the PAN. b. refused to challenge the results of the 2006 presidential election. c. has had its greatest electoral success outside of Mexico City. d. None of the above is true.

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_______________ can be seen as a benefit of living in a post-race world for whites at the expense of minorities.

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