A Type I error occurs when we ___________.
A)Reject the null hypothesis when it is actually true
B)Reject the null hypothesis when it is actually false
C)Do not reject the null hypothesis when it is actually true
D)Do not reject the null hypothesis when it is actually false

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Type I error occurs when we reject the null hypothesis when it is actually true. This means that we conclude that there is a significant difference between groups or variables when in reality, there is not. This is also known as a false positive error.

A Type I Error Occurs When We ___________