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

A) Interpreting results from a large sample
B) Tabulating a questionnaire with many items
C) Basing a conclusion on lack of evidence
D) Applying statistical analysis

Basing a conclusion on lack of evidence can be misleading as it does not provide sufficient evidence to support a conclusion. It is important to have adequate and reliable data before drawing any conclusions. The other options (A, B, and D) are not necessarily errors, but rather methods or factors that can affect the accuracy of data interpretation.