A type I error may occur when a researcher makes the decision to ______.
A) reject the null hypothesis
B) fail to reject the null hypothesis
C) support the alternative hypothesis
D) prove the research hypothesis

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A type I error (also known as a false positive) occurs when the researcher rejects the null hypothesis, even though it is true. In other words, they mistakenly conclude that there is a significant effect, when there is none.

A Type I Error May Occur When a Researcher Makes