Dr. DeMumbrum’s results show a significant effect of nagging on marital satisfaction. In reality, there is not effect. Dr. DeMumbrum has committed _______.
a. a Type I error
b. a Type II error
c. a Type III error
d. scientific malpractice
Ans: A
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