If road conditions are unsafe to cross, but an individual decides to cross, what type of error has occurred?
A) Positive Distortion Error
B) Type II Error
C) Negative Distortion Error
D) Type I Error

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A Type I Error occurs when an individual makes a false positive decision, in other words, they reject a true null hypothesis. In this case, if road conditions are unsafe to cross, but an individual decides to cross, they are making a false positive decision and taking a risk that could potentially lead to harm.

If Road Conditions Are Unsafe to Cross, but an Individual