Definition: Record-keeping error

Category: Statistical concept

Error which arises from inaccuracy in the records used for responses.
Source:
Lessler, J.T. and Kalsbeek, W.D. (1992), "Non Sampling Error in Survey", New York: John Wiley or US department of Commerce (1978), "Glossary of Non Sampling Error Terms: An Illustration of a Semantic Problem in Statistics", Statistical Policy Working Paper
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