Question

describe possible sources of random and systematic errors in the given measurement. the annual incomes of 200 people obtained from their tax returns. choose the correct answer below. a. random errors could occur when taxpayers are given the wrong forms from their employers, but systematic errors could not occur. b. random errors could not occur, but systematic errors could occur when the taxpayer accidently uses last years tax forms instead of the current years tax forms. c. random errors could occur when taxpayers make honest mistakes or when the income accounts are recorded incorrectly. systematic errors could occur when dishonest taxpayers report income amounts that are lower than their true amounts. d. random errors could occur when taxpayers forget to file their taxes. systematic errors could occur when dishonest taxpayers report income amounts that are greater than their true amounts.

Explanation:

Random errors are unpredictable and can occur due to human - error like honest mistakes in reporting or recording. Systematic errors are consistent and occur due to a flaw in the measurement process. Dishonest taxpayers reporting lower income amounts is a consistent flaw (systematic error), and honest mistakes or incorrect recording are random errors.

Answer:

C. Random errors could occur when taxpayers make honest mistakes or when the income accounts are recorded incorrectly. Systematic errors could occur when dishonest taxpayers report income amounts that are lower than their true amounts.