You read a large study that indicates taking nitrofurantoin is associated with hepatic impairment. However, after examining the sampling methodology and the statistics you believe this conclusion is an error. If the conclusion is an error you know this means:
A) The actual p value is less than alpha.
B) A type I error was made
C) A type II error was made
D) A type III error was made

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A type I error occurs when a study incorrectly rejects a true null hypothesis, suggesting an effect or association that does not actually exist. In this case, the study incorrectly concluded that nitrofurantoin is associated with hepatic impairment.

You Read a Large Study That Indicates Taking Nitrofurantoin Is