Question

Imagine that a researcher conducts a study and finds a statistically significant correlation between eating pizza and aggression. However, there is no real association between eating pizza and aggression in the population. What kind of error has this researcher made?

Answer 1

The correct answer is Type I error

Explanation: Type I error is reject the null hypothesis when it is true and absolute. Is made when a result is reached that has statistical significance when in fact it happened by chance.