Explain a Type I error.

What will be an ideal response?


A Type I error is an error in the reasoning that occurs when we claim that something is significant when it really is not significant.

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B) It is created when sulfur and nitrogen oxides, emitted from automobiles and industrial plants, combine with moisture in the air to form sulfuric and nitric acids. C)It has been estimated that 5,000 lakes in the United States and Canada are now polluted by acid rain. D) It has damaged timber and may eventually start affecting synthetic structures, including classic architecture and sculptures.

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A disabled individual is ________

A. someone with an impairment B. someone with an emotional impairment that limits major life activities C. not at high risk for alcohol or drug abuse D. potentially at-risk for a co-occurring substance use disorder

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

You typically predict the outcome when you engage in descriptive research, but you do not when you engage in explanatory research.

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The existential-humanistic approaches emphasizes which of the following?

A. The notion that reality can change as a function of language B. That there should be a focus on the importance of consciousness and/or awareness C. The important role of the unconscious in fostering change D. The role that instincts play in our lives

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