A researcher who concludes that a relationship exists between X and Y when it does not has committed a ______.
A) faux pas
B) Type I error
C) Type II error
D) Type III error

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The researcher has committed a Type I error, which is also known as a false positive. This occurs when the researcher incorrectly concludes that there is a relationship or difference between two variables when there actually is not.

A Researcher Who Concludes That a Relationship Exists Between X