Which of the following describes when Type I errors occur?
A) The null hypothesis is rejected when, in fact, it is true.
B) The wrong statistical analysis is completed.
C) When there is an ethical error.
D) When the null hypothesis is accepted when, in fact, it is false.

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A Type I error occurs when the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected, meaning the test indicates a significant effect or difference when there is none (i.e., the null hypothesis is actually true).

Which of the Following Describes When Type I Errors Occur