Type I errors occur when we ______.
A)reject a null hypothesis that is true
B)accept a null hypothesis that is false
C)fail to reject a null hypothesis that is false
D)accept an alternative hypothesis only 95% of the time.

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Type I errors occur when we reject a null hypothesis that is actually true, which means we incorrectly conclude that there is a significant difference or relationship between variables when in reality, there isn't one. This error is also known as a false positive.

Type I Errors Occur When We ______