Which type of error would be considered a "false alarm"?
A) type I
B) type II
C) both type I and type II errors
D) neither type I nor type II errors

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A false alarm is a type I error, which occurs when the null hypothesis is rejected even though it is actually true. This means that a researcher has found a significant effect or relationship when there really isn't one.

Which Type of Error Would Be Considered a "False Alarm