The sampling error is ______ related to the size of the sample.

directly

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positively

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inversely

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closely

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Solution

The correct option is C inversely
Result derived from the data collected through sampling is used for the generalisation of whole population. So, if the size of sample is less, the chance of error is high or vice versa.

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