Anton is concerned that the researcher made a Type I error.What does that mean?
A)The researcher failed to consider a third variable.
B)The researcher concluded there was a relationship,but there isn't really one.
C)The researcher failed to establish the first rule of causation,
D)The research did not make a Type II error.

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A Type I error occurs when the researcher concludes there is a relationship between two variables when there is not one. This is also known as a false positive. Anton's concern suggests that he believes the researcher may have made this type of error.

Anton Is Concerned That the Researcher Made a Type I