Common Error in Data Interpretation

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Question:

Which of the following is a common error that hinders the accurate interpretation of data?

Interpreting results from a large sample

Basing a conclusion on lack of evidence

Applying statistical analysis

Tabulating a questionnaire with many items

Answer:

The common error that hinders the accurate interpretation of data from the options provided is:

Basing a conclusion on lack of evidence.

This error occurs when conclusions are drawn without sufficient data or evidence to support them, leading to potentially misleading or incorrect interpretations. The other options, while they may present challenges, do not inherently represent errors in interpretation.