Rejecting Ho when in fact we should have failed to reject it, causes the
A) standard error
B) sampling error
C) omega error
D) Type 1 error

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Rejecting Ho when it is actually true is known as a Type 1 error. It occurs when we falsely reject the null hypothesis and see a significant difference where there is none. This error can lead to false conclusions and incorrect decisions.

Rejecting Ho When in Fact We Should Have Failed to Reject