PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 8 of 55
What severe statistical error is committed when a researcher officially rejects the null hypothesis when it is, in absolute reality, completely true?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Type I Error
Explanation
A Type I error occurs specifically when the null hypothesis is rejected despite being true. It is commonly referred to as a 'false positive'.
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