Which of the following statements refers to a 'data processing error'?

AEvents related to the non-response of the sampling process

BAn error in the faulty application of techniques of coding and managing data ✓ Correct

CIssues related to the implementation of the whole research process

DThe unavoidable discrepancy between the sample and the population

Correct answer: (B) An error in the faulty application of techniques of coding and managing data

Explanation

A data processing error is an error from the faulty application of coding and data management techniques.

Non-response in the sampling process is a non-response error, a different category.

Problems in implementing the whole research process describe administrative or field error broadly.

The unavoidable gap between sample and population is sampling error, not processing error.

Processing errors arise during editing, coding, entry, and tabulation of the collected data.

Careful verification and double entry help reduce such processing errors.

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